Securing empty properties is more important than ever [
THE SAFETY AND SECURITY of a vacant commercial property is incredibly important as it can be an easy target for the four major threats to a void property: fire, theft, squatters and vandalism. Property owners should ensure that appropriate safety measures are considered, together with regular void property inspections that may be required by their insurers. Site security and barrier experts Maltaward provide a vacant property service that safeguards and protects commercial spaces 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. They employ proven techniques to minimise the threat of invasion of premises by unauthorised intruders or squatters and can provide a clear-up service if the property requires it once they are removed. Maltaward offers a range of different security services, including the hire of temporary fencing, the hire of concrete barriers and vehicle gates which protects the site from unauthorised vehicular access, the hire of metal window shutters, steel security doors, concrete bollards, wireless CCTV and alarm systems, dog handlers, abandoned vehicle removal and more – all contributing to keeping properties safe at all times. Maltaward’s operations manager Jim Treacy explained: “When you are in possession of a vacant commercial property it can be difficult to check up on the property regularly, particularly if you have a busy day-
to-day schedule. It is extremely important to keep checking on a vacant property, or at the very least to impose a variety of security measures onto that property – otherwise you can face several issues when you eventually come to sell or use the property. “If your commercial property falls victim to squatters or trespassers, we have both male and female bailiffs available and can serve notice from Monday to Friday – and even evict on a Saturday in extreme cases. We provide a range of services to vacant properties throughout the UK.” For more information about Maltaward’s vacant property protection or any other services they provide, call 0800 043 2742 or email admin@maltaward.co.uk. q
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