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Protecting Your Vacant Property from Fire and Arson: A Complete Guide
According to the latest Home Office Fire and Rescue Incident Statistics, emergency services attended 153,314 fires in total last year. That’s roughly 420 fires a day across the UK, 60 of which are reported to have happened in or next to vacant properties.
If you own or manage property you have a liability in law to prevent and protect the property from fire, whether it is vacant or not. So, in this article, we’ve put together everything you need to know to keep your asset, and any visitors or nearby properties, safe from the risk of fire and arson.
The 3 Unexpected Costs of Managing A Vacant Property – and How to Avoid Paying Them
Owning or maintaining a vacant property can be very expensive. Traditional security fees and maintenance costs alone can leave the landlord with a large bill to pay, however, there are also plenty of unexpected costs that can come as a nasty surprise. Not ideal while the building is empty and making no revenue. We’ve identified the 3 main costs that often catch landlords out and provided some simple solutions to help you avoid paying them.
Illegal Raves Are Becoming More Popular: Here’s How to Keep Your Vacant Property Safe
As the UK settles into its third lockdown (this time in the cold winter weather) authorities are warning property owners that rave organisers will be looking for indoor locations they can use to host illegal parties. We’ve put together a list of advice to help protect your vacant property from the devastating damage an illegal rave can cause.
Which London Borough Has the Most Vacant Properties?
Government statistics have revealed that there are currently over 225,000 long term vacant properties across the UK. Greater London alone is home to just over 10% of those properties, totalling nearly 25,000 vacant buildings across the capital. But which London Borough has the highest number of long term vacant properties? And what can we do about it?