The importance of security at empty commercial properties
The combination of a tough retail environment, rising interest rates and the popularity of remote and hybrid working is contributing to an increase in vacant commercial properties in the UK.
At the last count, there were over 170,000 empty commercial properties in the UK, with office vacancy rates in most cities currently on the rise. Left unsecured, empty commercial properties can become an easy target for criminals and anti-social behaviour, potentially leaving you with an expensive repair bill that can sometimes exceed the value of the building itself.
With that in mind, we’ve put together this guide to some of the risks associated with commercial properties and the steps you can take to secure them.