This month, we’re sharing tips to help you avoid the top four additional threats to vacant property during winter. Last week we looked at the threat posed by mould, and discussed ways that you can avoid mould forming and getting out of hand. This week, we’re highlighting another heightened threat during winter time: crime.
Top Ten Threats to Vacant Properties
Vacant residential and commercial buildings are vulnerable to a host of threats that not only damage your asset but can cost a lot to rectify. If you’re thinking of leaving your building unoccupied for an extended period, our list of the Top Ten Threats to Vacant Properties will give you an idea of what to expect, so you can take preventative action.
Eight Reasons You’re Struggling to Rent Your Residential Property
If you’ve ever dipped your toe in the rental property market, you’ll know there are always a range of factors at play, some of which are beyond your control. The economy could boom or bust. Changes to transport routes could dramatically impact demand in your area. And who knows, a global epidemic could hit! But there are lots of factors that you can control, and these become especially crucial if you’re struggling to find a tenant for your residential property. Every day that your property sits unoccupied costs you money, and this mounting pressure can cause some landlords to make rash decisions like accepting unsuitable tenants or selling when it is unwise to.