Squatter eviction can be every landlord’s worst nightmare, and it seems that squatting is on the increase across the UK, especially with the current difficult economic climate. Squatting rates have been on a steady rise since the 1960’s, and it is predicted that these rates will continue to increase at a more rapid rate in…
Back in September 2012, squatting in a residential building in England and Wales became a criminal offence, and anyone caught squatting can face a maximum penalty of £5,000 fine, six months in jail, or both. This change in legislation has actually increased the risk of squatters taking up residence in commercial property. As an owner…
Site security specialist Secure Site UK has an experienced team to help property owners to clear squats as efficiently and quickly as possible. The key to this is co-ordinating the procedures to clear the property in an effective manner. Part of the solution is responding swiftly to the arrival of squatters on a property. Due…
Occupants who gained entry into an apparently “unlocked” vacant property owned by Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director, Guy Ritchie, posted a Section 6 Notice in the window proclaiming that the Grade 1 listed building was now their home and that they intended to stay there. The Georgian house, spread over 5 stories and…