CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST TO PREVENT SQUATTING How secure is your vacant property? As someone responsible for the protection of vacant residential, commercial and industrial properties, making sure that the windows, doors, and any other potential entry points are secured is one of the most important security measures you can take. Preventing…
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST TO PREVENT SQUATTING Boarding up your property when it becomes vacant is an important aspect of the security process since it protects your investment from squatters, thieves and vandals. ‘Boarding up’ refers to the procedure of using plywood or steel sheets to cover all of a building’s openings,…
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST TO PREVENT SQUATTING Vacant commercial properties are vulnerable to unauthorised access, so mitigating this risk is essential. Insecure entry points can give easy access to empty premises, making them a target of vandalism, theft, and squatters. Steel or timber boards are the most popular products for boarding up…
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST TO PREVENT SQUATTING If you’re a property owner or manager, from time to time it’s fair to expect your property to be vacant for a lengthy period of time at some point, especially if you are redeveloping it and awaiting planning or preparing it for sale. One of…
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHECKLIST TO PREVENT SQUATTING When you own or manage a property that is going to be vacant for a longer period, one of your first concerns is likely to be how to secure the building’s openings, such as the windows and doors. When it comes to ‘boarding up’ your…
When it comes to site access control, there seems to be a lot of options available and to some, it may be confusing as some may not know anything about these new access solutions, so sometimes the best options are overlooked simply because they might be lesser-known. The access control turnstile is a security system…
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…
Break-in’s, theft, vandalism, arson, and squatting are some of the most common concerns for owners of vacant properties and construction sites managers around the country, especially if site power and broadband communications aren’t available. The VideoGUARD technology is unique in that it ‘watches over’ vacant properties and smaller vulnerable construction sites and when compared to…
Pending sales, bereavements, and renovations all contributed to a 35% increase in the number of vacant properties in the UK last year. Retailers have been forced to close their doors and landlords have been obliged to wait for payment, often resulting in financial difficulties. As more homes become abandoned, criminal activity increases, with vandals, squatters,…
Break-ins and thefts of materials and machinery continue to occur across construction sites, despite a government push to make it more difficult for thieves to sell stolen metals. Unsurprisingly, reports have suggested that construction site theft cost the industry £800 million last year. This is why it’s critical that you prioritise site security and install…