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04/02/2019

Shift on Crime Priorities is Blamed for a Resurgence in Metal Theft.

Benefits of Property Guardians, Risks of Empty Property

A former police inspector, who lead the National Metal Theft Taskforce, has blamed changing police priorities and a lack of enforcement of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act, on the sharp increase in metal theft and asset stripping over recent years.… Read more

02/05/2019

Sharp Increase in Housing Associations Using Property Guardians to Protect Empty Property

Benefits of Property Guardians, Housing Association

A new infographic by leading Property Guardian provider, DEX Property Management, illustrates the increasing use of Property Guardians by Housing Associations across the UK. Housing Associations, including many of the G15, are increasingly choosing Property Guardianship. This is because it… Read more

01/29/2019

Councils Set to Double Council Tax on Empty Property

Risks of Empty Property

UK councils are set to increase council tax on empty property by to up to 300% as they are given increased powers to get tough on empty houses. From April 2019 councils across the country will be allowed to… Read more

12/19/2018

Property Guardian Companies Conduct First Census of the Sector

Property Guardian Law

90% of Property Guardians were accommodated in the same property for over 6 months, according to the first industry census. Key Findings 90% of Property Guardians were accommodated in same property for 6 months or more 1 in 4… Read more

11/28/2018

The Cost of Winter on Vacant Properties

Risks of Empty Property

With cold weather fast approaching, leading insurance firms are urging customer to prepare. It is reported that 1 in 1000 properties will fall victim to burst pipes this winter, with an average claim reaching a massive £25,000 and a total… Read more

11/08/2017

Providers Cooperate to Raise Standards

Property Guardian Law

A white paper published today sets out the legal & safety obligations for guardians and property owners. It has been issued by the UK’s seven leading property guardian companies to drive up standards, and to help inform and safeguard the… Read more

11/24/2017

Empty homes spike in London commuter belt

Risks of Empty Property

Sam and Rachael Kamau revamped a once-dilapidated four-bedroom terrace they bought for £1 under a scheme to bring empty homes into use. London’s commuter belt has seen a spike in the number of homes left long-term empty despite a downward… Read more

08/01/2018

True cost of squatting

Risks of Empty Property

Just before the New Year commercial squatting made headlines when activists travelled from all across London to take up residence in the former Royal Mint. The grade II listed Johnson Smirke building, built in 1807, was transformed as banners were… Read more

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Shift on Crime Priorities is Blamed for a Resurgence in Metal Theft.

Sharp Increase in Housing Associations Using Property Guardians to Protect Empty Property

Councils Set to Double Council Tax on Empty Property

Property Guardian Companies Conduct First Census of the Sector

The Cost of Winter on Vacant Properties

Providers Cooperate to Raise Standards

Empty homes spike in London commuter belt

True cost of squatting