A quick look through the latest news soon shows the overwhelming number of cases, this year alone, of arson attacks. As a Landlord or Property Manager, it’s important to be aware of all possible threats. With vacant properties being common targets for arson attacks, we’ve compiled the reports, facts and solutions to consider when securing…
The rise in illegal cannabis farms being discovered within vacant properties is posing an increased risk to Landlords and Property Managers. We are seeing vacant properties of all types – commercial, industrial and residential – being used as clandestine headquarters for illegal cannabis farm operations. It’s something you can’t sit back and ignore.
What Are The Benefits Of Heras Fencing? As the UK continues to ease restrictions, many shoppers, beachgoers and tourists are out and about making up for lost time. With this huge influx of activity, comes a huge increase in security concerns. On top of this, the construction industry is now back to full capacity and…
Last year, a combination of pending sales, bereavements, and renovations caused a 35% increase in the volume of vacant properties throughout the UK. Retailers have been forced into closing their doors and landlords have found themselves in a waiting game for payment, often ending up in financial trouble. As more and more properties become vacant,…
Changing Traveller Legislation According to recent reports, there are around 300,000 travellers living throughout the UK. Living a ‘nomadic’ lifestyle, travellers settle in large, multi-generational communities, but their familiar way of life is dramatically changing. This month, new legislation is attempting to pass through Parliament. Section 4 of the bill will make “residing or intending…
Fly Tipping is On The Rise Have you ever been walking in the countryside or driving through an industrial estate and stumbled across a huge pile of waste? Broken tiles, black bin bags, electronic devices, spare tyres, or even mattresses… Whatever you find, it’s often a horrible sight! When you’re a landlord or property manager…
Any landlord or property manager is, at some point in their tenure, going to have to deal with a vacant property. But what if those properties remain vacant for extended periods of time?
According to the most recent Government figures released in November 2020, 268,385 homes in England had been empty for at least six months. Source. If you own or manage a property that has recently become vacant, you will have undoubtedly considered your vacant property security options – in order to protect your assets. Yet, we…
I noticed this former public house which has recently been ‘secured’ with steel boarding-up. Well, ‘partially secured’ in truth, because steel has only been fitted to the openings at the front of the building, not the sides or rear. Presumably, the security company instructed to ‘secure’ the property believes that squatters or thieves only enter…
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…