working styles have undergone a transformation since Covid-19 and continue to evolve, more people are looking for live /work arrangements that offer greater flexibility, convenience and value for money.
From 9th March, National Empty Homes Week will once again shine a spotlight on an important issue affecting communities across the UK — the growing number of empty residential and commercial buildings, and the growing housing crises.
It’s hard to ignore the weather headlines this year. With rain recorded somewhere in the UK every single day so far in 2026, it’s been an unusually wet and persistent start to the year - and it’s already having a noticeable impact on buildings, infrastructure, and property maintenance nationwide.
Fire safety is about awareness, prevention, and preparedness. Small actions — like unplugging unused appliances, keeping exits clear, and testing alarms — make a big difference.
If you ever have questions about fire safety or notice a potential risk in your property, please contact the Blue Door team. Your safety always comes first.
In film, television, and commercial production, the right location can elevate a project from ordinary to exceptional. Production companies are always searching for spaces that bring scripts to life, work within budget, and meet practical requirements. That’s where Blue Door Property Guardians come in.
When it comes to 24/7 building security measures, there are three options for vacant property owners and managers: CCTV, On-Site Security Guards, and Property Guardians. Each offers a different level of security for a different price. In this article, we’re going to run through the pros and cons of each security measure to help you find the right choice for your property.
Last year, the London Fire Brigade were called to just over 150,000 fires across the UK. Ranging from small incidents to large and devastating events, the Home Office estimates that around 60 of these fires per day occur in, or near, empty properties. When it comes to empty property management, it’s important that you take the appropriate precautions to protect your vacant building from fire. So, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most common causes of fire in empty property.
The UK has a huge fly-tipping problem. According to the UK Government, local authorities dealt with just under 1 million fly-tipping incidents in 2019/20. With the most common size category for fly-tipping incidents equivalent to a ‘small van load’ - that’s a lot of illegally dumped waste in the UK.
If you are a vacant private property owner, it is your responsibility to remove any fly-tipped rubbish on your land - regardless of if it was dumped there illegally. With the cost of rubbish removal rising, here’s what you need to know to avoid becoming the victim of fly-tipping.
Your tenants have moved out and suddenly you have an empty property on your hands - what do you do now?
While your property is vacant, it’s crucial you find an effective, flexible, and affordable way to keep your building safe. So, should you consider property guardian security for your empty property? We personally think there are hundreds of reasons why property guardianship is such a great solution for landlords with empty properties but (because we know you’re busy) we’ve narrowed it down to our top four.
Squatting is every property owner’s worst nightmare. From the expensive cost of repairing damages to the difficulty of fighting legal loopholes, there’s a reason the threat of squatting keeps landlords up at night.
When it comes to commercial, or ‘non-residential’ property, landlords are even more at risk. Due to a law passed in 2012, squatting in non-residential buildings is not actually illegal. Meaning that it’s incredibly important you take the correct steps to protect your space with an effective method of commercial property security. If you manage or own vacant property, now’s a good time to make sure you understand the law and the risks you and your property face.
