Commercial property managers will be used to property voids. These usually occur for various reasons including the end of a tenancy, a redevelopment, a demolition, or an imminent sale. When a commercial property becomes vacant, it immediately becomes a target for squatters, metal thieves and even vandals and graffiti artists. All of these can cause…
Owning or managing a property that’s become vacant isn’t without its challenges. And when that property remains empty for an extended period of time, you will have to give thought to its security. One of the first considerations is how you’ll secure your building’s entry points from the threat of vandals, thieves and squatters. And…
It’s no secret: security guards seem to have gained a bad reputation in recent years. Have you ever: Hired a guard (or guards) that have slept on the job? Hired a guard (or guards) who have been poorly supervised? Hired a guard (or guards) that appear to have little-to-no experience? Or perhaps you’ve had another…
If you own or manage a property that has become vacant, one of your first thoughts is likely to be around how you’ll secure the building’s openings – i.e., the windows and doors. When it comes to ‘boarding up’ your vacant property, generally speaking, you have two material options: wood or steel, with the latter…
If you’re a property owner or manager, it’s realistic to think that, at some point, your property will become vacant for an extended period of time. And one of the best ways to safeguard your vacant property is by blocking off any entry points that may be accessed by vandals, thieves and squatters. Blocking these…
As a residential, commercial or industrial property owner or manager, it’s likely your property(s) will become vacant for a period of time. Sadly, this may be more of a common occurrence these days due to the impact that COVID-19 has had on many businesses. As you’ll be aware, a vacant property that is unprotected…
When you own and manage your own commercial property, or indeed that of somebody else, security should be at the forefront of your mind in order to provide the best levels of protection for that property. Keeping your commercial space safe and secure should be your number one priority, as neglecting this can lead to…
When you have planned to spend some length of time away from home, possibly because of a work commitment, or you own a second property that is currently standing empty, it is very important to consider securing the premises against illegal entry for your own peace of mind. No one likes the worry of having…
Most people will be familiar with the general home security systems used to keep our homes secure at all times, such as alarm systems, deadlocks etc. but it can be true that most commercial property owners don’t think past these basic security measures when securing their business premises. With break-ins on the rise amongst vacant…
When you own property that you wish to lease out for business use, you will at some time or other experience periods where your property will be standing empty. This can be the time between one business moving out and another moving in, any time you have set aside for maintenance and repairs, or in…