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.
With the creative arts at the heart of everything we do, Blue Door Property Guardians are proud to showcase the talents of our creative network. It is with great pleasure to announce that our business manager, Debbie Forbes, has recently completed her much-anticipated debut novel Campbells of Ackendown. Inspired by research into her own heritage, Forbes takes us back to 18th century Jamaica.
If you own or manage property, you’ll know that the occasional period of downtime between tenants is almost unavoidable. However, in the wake of the COVID pandemic, many landlords have found themselves struggling to re-let their buildings - leaving them with long-term vacant properties to manage. In this situation, finding affordable, efficient, and effective methods of empty property management is crucial. Here are our 5 tips for landlords between tenants.
Due to law reform in 2007, landlords still have to pay business rates for their property even when it’s vacant - a painful expense for properties generating no income! So, in this post, we’re sharing our top tips and tricks to help landlords with empty property avoid this expensive cost and minimise any unnecessary outgoings.
Illegal graffiti is everywhere and, without proper maintenance and monitoring, the blank canvas of an undisturbed vacant property can quickly become an easy target. Leaving vacant property owners with an annoying and expensive problem to fix.
In this article, we’re running through why graffiti is bad for business, the cost of graffiti removal, and some graffiti prevention methods to help protect your vacant property in the future.
If you’ve found yourself with a vacant property on your hands, then you’ll already know that proper maintenance is crucial for protecting the value of your asset.
If your property is going to be fully vacant for any length of time, our 25-point maintenance checklist lists every task you should complete before locking up and leaving your property. Curated by our team of Blue Door Property experts, this list covers everything needed to maintain, secure, and protect your vacant building.
