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  • Occupancy Provides Protection

    Having a visible ‘lights on and off’ presence at your property provides a deterrent to theft and vandalism.

Occupancy Provides Protection

Having a visible ‘lights on and off’ presence at your property provides a deterrent to theft and vandalism.

How the Scheme Works

It is our responsibility to find and vet working professionals from the local community who are able to occupy the available space on a short term and temporary basis providing protection to the empty property in the process. Regular inspections by our team ensure the condition of the property is maintained and the Guardians are complying with the terms of their licence including keeping utility costs to a minimum. Once the future use of the property has been determined the Guardians will vacate by the agreed deadline which is typically 4 weeks notice. Moorcroft Property Guardians charge no management fee, no termination fee and certainly no manned guard fees at £1,500 per week per guard!

Moorcroft Property Guardians charge no set-up fee, no management fee, no termination fee and certainly no manned guard fees at £1,500 per week per guard!

Benefits of Property Guardians Security

  • Effective onsite protection
  • Quick – a typical scheme can be up and running within 14 days
  • Flexible with 4 weeks notice required to end the scheme
  • Reduces insurance risk
  • Keeps buildings ready for sale or occupation
  • Helps to identify maintenance requirements or emergency repairs
  • Removes need for expensive 24/7 manned guards (approximately £1,500 per week)
  • Removes need for costly shuttering and ongoing monthly rental costs
  • Removes need for ‘drain-down’ process
  • Can minimise Business Rates liability depending on Local Authority
  • In some instances can produce a contribution to holding costs

Suitable Properties

There is no definitive list of properties suited to using the Property Guardian method of security. Our team approach each site with an open mind and will provide a feasibility report as to the suitability of using Property Guardians at the property.

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Property Problems

If you are an owner of vacant property and want advice on reducing risks and minimising security holding costs click here to find out how we can help.

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