Secure Empty Property provides security services and technology to protect vacant properties from risks like vandalism, arson, and squatting. They offer temporary alarm systems and window/door screens to deter intruders. Their multi-disciplinary approach addresses security, insurance, and preparation needs for empty properties. They provide a nationwide service from their base in Haslingden and aim to help stakeholders like landlords and property managers cost-effectively secure vacant assets.
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Secure Empty Property
Specialist contractor with unique security technology to
mitigate risks of vandalism, arson, squatting and theft
Unique funding :-
Investment by EU’s Regional Development Fund &
European Investment Bank
Focus on generating economic benefits to NW Region
Local employment
Inward investment
Strong CSR reported to EU
Operate Employee Benefit Trust
Nationwide fast-response service from Haslingden
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Issues with Empty property
£500m per annum vandalism damage is incurred to vacant
property (Aviva Insurance)
18% - the reduction in value of property when adjacent to
a vacant (Hometrack)
22,000 – The number of squatters in England with 100,000
incidents per year (Advisory Service for Squatters)
Squatting or illegal occupation of non-residential property
is NOT a criminal offence
Most insurance cover becomes significantly reduced if the
property is vacant for more than 30-days
£770m per annum metal theft (Metal Theft Taskforce)
Landlords have statutory obligations under the Defective
Premises Act and Occupiers Liability Act where trespassers
can sue landlords should they be injured within a vacant
property.
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Users & Losers
Non-specialist security
companies
Social landlords
Private landlords
845,000 residential voids in UK
Public sector (NHS, Schools etc)
Insolvency & LPA receivers
Facilities management Co’s
Public house landlords
31 pubs close each week
Commercial property agents
Construction, refurbishment &
demolition contractors
Retail
13% High St shops empty
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Multi-stakeholder effect of voids
Significant impact upon social
housing tenant satisfaction &
retention
Impact upon asset value
Wasted public assets
Budget impact of expensive
static guarding
Hinder re-let and refurbishment
process
Damage to window & door
frames of boarding
Voids a magnet for crime with
wider impact on community
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Multi-disciplinary approach
Re-let, disposal or refurbishment process demands a
wide range of services to achieve efficiently & cost
effectively
One-stop-shop for Empty Property
Initial instruction Void period End-game
Risk Assessment Physical security Preparation
Insurance survey Electronic security Viewings
Key holding Guarding / patrols De-secure
Escorted viewings Live-in Guardians Hand-over
Clearance Isolate utilities
Eviction VPI / Keyholding
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Temporary alarm technology
Fast-install, battery powered,
wireless comms
Detect movement, tamper &
smoke
24/7 remote monitoring
24/7 fast-response
Remote arm / disarm
Ideal for large, multiple opening
properties
Discrete
Monitors entry & exit times
BUT – Property has to be
breached
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Temporary anti-vandal window
screens and doors
Steel perimeter security offer
physical and visual deterrent
Temporary fixing methods
minimise damage to door &
window frames & glazing
2x 5-lever insurance approved
mortice locks
Perforated steel window screens
allow natural light and
ventilation
Under development – Keyless
door and coded keysafe
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Flexible service, flexible billing
Weekly rental with 4-week
minimum hire
Installation and removal
charge with lower rental
Capex cost with return of
equipment at end of hire
Shared-overheads utilising
client warehousing
Joint-venture utilising client
staff resources
Train up to manage service in-
house
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Why us ?
24hr / 365 service
Live tracked vehicles
Same day service
Fully account managed
No call-centres !
In-control invoicing
Transparent financial summary
FREE Insurance-approved risk,
H&S and security advice
FREE site survey
EVERY JOB MATTERS !
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Next steps
Calculate the number of voids
under management and ‘churn’ =
void weeks
Evaluate quantitative and
qualitative costs of current
security measures
Include expenditure on repairs,
losses, insurance, damage to
building fabric etc for all
contractors and in-house teams
SEP will survey and propose
security alternatives with a better
cost / benefit outcome
Free trial for an evaluation period
