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The Role of Property Guardianship in Urban Regeneration

The Role of Property Guardianship in Urban Regeneration

Urban regeneration is a vital process in revitalising neglected areas, breathing new life into communities, and preventing urban blight. Among the many strategies employed to rejuvenate cities, property guardianship has emerged as a unique and increasingly popular approach. By placing responsible guardians in vacant properties, Blue Door Property Guardianship not only secures these buildings but also contributes significantly to the regeneration of urban areas.

Protecting Your Vacant Property from Fire and Arson: A Complete Guide

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 Metal Theft Risk To Vacant Properties

The Metal Theft Risk To Vacant Properties

Metal theft has been dubbed the world’s most annoying crime, and for good reason too. This frustrating crime wave is leaving hundreds of properties, and their owners, with thousands of pounds of damage to clear up. This week we’re looking into what metal theft actually is, who’s most at risk, and most importantly, what you can do to protect your property.