Property Owner Tips

A 25-Point Maintenance Checklist for Vacant Property

A 25-Point Maintenance Checklist for Vacant Property

If you’ve found yourself with a vacant property on your hands, then you’ll already know that proper maintenance is crucial for protecting the value of your asset.

If your property is going to be fully vacant for any length of time, our 25-point maintenance checklist lists every task you should complete before locking up and leaving your property. Curated by our team of Blue Door Property experts, this list covers everything needed to maintain, secure, and protect your vacant building.

What is the Best 24/7 Security for Your Vacant Property?

What is the Best 24/7 Security for Your Vacant Property?

When it comes to 24/7 building security measures, there are three options for vacant property owners and managers: CCTV, On-Site Security Guards, and Property Guardians. Each offers a different level of security for a different price. In this article, we’re going to run through the pros and cons of each security measure to help you find the right choice for your property.

5 Common Causes of Fire in Empty Property

5 Common Causes of Fire in Empty Property

Last year, the London Fire Brigade were called to just over 150,000 fires across the UK. Ranging from small incidents to large and devastating events, the Home Office estimates that around 60 of these fires per day occur in, or near, empty properties. When it comes to empty property management, it’s important that you take the appropriate precautions to protect your vacant building from fire. So, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most common causes of fire in empty property.