Overseeing vacant property security can leave you wanting to explore many lines of protection. Alarms, property checks, security personnel… there is a list of investment possibilities. However, while there are a variety of security measures you can take to protect your property, installing CCTV cameras is an effective first line of defence. Using CCTV for…
We all want to know that our investments are worth it, especially when it comes to property. Now that you have decided that your vacant property needs CCTV monitoring (see our latest blog on 5 uses for CCTV), the next step is finding a system that you know is worth every penny. By installing CCTV…
You have come to the decision that you need security protection for your vacant property. But, what type of security protection do you need? Investing in vacant property CCTV can benefit your property in many ways. You can feel at ease knowing that any risks to the property and personal safety are brought to your…
Finding a way to secure empty property is critical for those wanting to protect their premises from outside threats. Many property managers, developers, and other vacant property owners, are harboured by the possibility of break-ins. The risk of financial loss, paired with concerns about personal safety, leaves vacant property owners looking for a solution.…
Beyond Box-Ticking: How Solar CCTV Cameras Can Enhance Organizational Efficiency ‘I reached out for CCTV to tick a box with my insurers’. Is this the way you find yourself purchasing CCTV for your business premises? It is an understandable, and sometimes a necessary, driver for security services. Every business owner wants to…
The winter months, especially in the run-up to Christmas and the end of the year, are typically slower for property sales and lettings. This, combined with the news of the potential for planned power outages, and the rise in energy bills, leaves the property management sector with plenty to consider this winter. But it needn’t…
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…