PROPERTY OWNERSDo you have an empty property? Perhaps you are awaiting planning permission or implementing changes?

KEY FACTS

» 1,000,000 empty proper-ties in the UK

» 350,000 long-term empty properties

» The Fire Brigade attend over 8,000 fires in empty properties each year.

» Total losses from unoc-cupied properties exceed £100 million per year.

» Over 20,000 squatters in occupations throughout the UK according to offi-cial figures, unofficial fig-ures suggest much higher numbers.

KEY RISKS

» Vandalism including graffiti and theft.

» Threat of fire.

» Threat of break ins and squatting.

» Trespassing threat - Occupiers Liability Act 1957 makes the owner of a vacant property legally liable for death or injury of anyone trespassing on the property.

» Flooding.

If so, then you are probably aware of how prohibitive the cost of security can be for landlords. We believe that landlords shouldn’t have to choose between paying exorbitant security fees and exposing their property to the multitude of risks that threaten va-cant properties. With this in mind, mindaproperty.com invite you to consider the benefits of our bespoke property protection service. Our live-in Guardian solu-tion offers comprehensive security coverage for your property at a fraction of the cost of static or patrolling security services.

As well as the huge cost saving, your property will benefit from the protective care and sense of respon-sibility our Guardians will show throughout their time at your property.

Mindaproperty can provide a highly effective securi-ty service for any type of building including: offices, care homes and all types of commercial or residential

property. We also have the experience and capability to assist Local Authorities in the successful man-agement of decant pro-grammes. Generally all we require from a landlord is for a property to be secure, have running water and an electricity supply.

We have carefully estab-lished an exten-sive database of prospective Guardians and thoroughly vet each applicant prior to consideration for any of our clients’ properties.

If you are concerned about any changes to your rates then please be assured that our live-in Guardian solution is a well rec-ognised service and will not increase your rates liability as the primary purpose of Mindaproperty Guardians occupying a property is to ensure its security and protection.

THE PROCESS

1. Upon invitation, Mindaproperty will carry out an immediate on site inspection and provide a proposal tailored to meet the specific needs of you and your property.

2. Upon acceptance of our proposal, we will begin a fit-out of the property to ensure it is fully compliant with rele-vant Health & Safety

and fire prevention legis-lation.

3. Our Guardians can begin moving in as soon as the property is fully compliant.

4. We will manage the property on your behalf and liaise with you as and when any issues arise.

5. We can hand the proper-ty back to you, as required, upon receiving 28 days written notice.

LIVE IN PROPERTY

PROTECTION

CASE STUDY

The owner of an office building wishes to change the use to residential. He knows this process will take him up to 18 months and now has to budget circa £300,000 for protecting his property and hope that there are no issues with squatters, fires, vandalism etc.

SOLUTION

The owner decides to move guardians into the

property, thus eliminating 100% of the costs and give him peace of mind that the property is being looked after by pre-qualified individuals, and that it is available to him at 28 days notice. The building in question is a 60,000 sq ft office building in Putney in South-West London.

The liability for provision of a regular security service is £150,000, but this cost would be eliminated using the

Mindaproperty guardian service. As well as free security, the owner also receives an annual income of £50,000.

The property has an annual rates liability of £240,000 which is successfully reduced by 80% (£192,000 saving). He also benefits from a 40% reduction in his insurance premium and with the inclusion of the £50,000 income has saved over £400,000.

24 HOUR MANNED SECURITY ....................£130,000

24 HOUR ASSISTED SECURITY .....................£70,000

MAKING GOOD PROPERTY ...........................£55,000

INTERMITTENT DRIVE BY SECURITY ............£35,000

MINDAPROPERTY .................................................... £0

Annual cost comparison with conventional security

“LIVE IN GUARDIAN” SERVICE OFFERS

» Most cost effective solu-tion for the protection of empty properties.

» Offers comprehensive live-in protection.

» Improves the condition of a property.

» Huge reduction in crime risk.

» Lower insurance premi-ums

» The potential to reduce empty property rates lia-bility.

» No hidden charges or fees.

ABOUT US

The team of property professionals at mindaprop-erty.com bring decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge to the service. All properties undergo regular checks by our maintenance team to establish that they are watertight and comfort-able; and by our ex-fire offi-cer to ensure that accommo-dation is safe and secure.

For more information on any of our services please call:

020 7380 1480

Email us owners@mindaproperty.com

If so, you should contact mindaproperty.com right away. After completing a simple application process, qualified prospective Guardians will be offered accommodation at a property on the Mindaproperty data-base, often at 50% less than market rent.

You might find yourself living in a period office building, a school, local authority facility or a residential property awaiting redevelopment. Being a Guardian comes with no extra responsibilities – all we ask is that you abide by the house rules and take care of our client’s property while you’re living there.

Typically, your length of stay will be 9 to 12 months although it may be less than this. However, in the event that it does become necessary to end your agree-ment, we will usually be in a position to offer you alternative (often superior) accommodation.

THE PROCESS

1. Assuming you are over 21, in full time employment and are able to provide two character references (one from your employer, or client if self employed and one from your existing Landlord), three months bank statements and proof of address and photo ID, you can apply to be a Guardian.

2. Once your application has been accept-ed, you will be provided with access to our property database in order that you can choose exactly which property will suit you.

3. Aside from the monthly Guardian Fee, you will be required to pay a £75.00 administration fee, a damage security payment (equivalent to 1 month’s licence fee) and £60.00 for our fire safety pack (consisting of a fire extinguisher, smoke detector and fire blanket) which is placed in each Guardian room.

4. Your move-in date will be set and you will be introduced to our management team and, of course, your new house-mates.

CASE STUDY

A qualified nurse, our guardian had been looking for suitable London accommoda-tion for months and, even being flexible as to location, could find nothing under £ 120 p/w. Even at this level, she was only being offered a small room with over-crowded shared facilities.

SOLUTION

As a Mindaproperty guardian, our nurse moved into a vacant office building in N3 where she found herself enjoying a much larger space with a collection of other key workers and mature students. Her rent was just £ 75 p/w including bills.

After seven months, she was advised that the building was to be handed back to its owner but was made an alternative offer of accommodation at a former care home in NW10.

BESPOKE INSURANCE PRODUCTS

We are proud to be able to offer our clients bespoke insurance quotes in association with our experienced underwrit-ers based in Guernsey. Our insurance service is uniquely tailored to reflect the lower risk associated with property occupied by our live-in guardians. We aim to offer comprehen-sive cover at competitive prices based on our inher-ent understanding of the benefits of Guardian occu-pation.

BUSINESS RATES SAVINGS

Mindaproperty is also able offer specific advice tai-lored to mitigate annual Business Rates bills and produce reductions of up to 80%. Our specialist con-sultants take a pragmatic approach in ensuring that the category of occupants in our client’s buildings is geared towards maximis-ing savings.

For more information on any of our services please call:

020 7380 1480

Email us owners@mindaproperty.com

GUARDIANSAre you struggling to find affordable, secure accommodation close to where you work?