London, UK

14 December 2017

Affordable short-term spaces to live or work:

VPS Guardians new website attracts 50,000 visitors

Since launching their dedicated website this autumn, the property management specialists, VPS Group, have seen a surge of interest in their UK wide Property Guardian programmes, from both prospective guardians and property owners alike.

"That vps-guardians.co.uk has already seen 50,000 visitors to the website, even before it has been officially launched, is an indication not only of the potential for the property guardian sector, but is also a testimony for VPS' recognition as the leading quality provider in the UK." explains Doug Edwards, the Managing Director for VPS Guardians.

"Running a property guardians' programme not only helps to secure properties that are temporarily vacant, but in a small way also alleviates the pressure on housing. We were one of the original providers in the UK to support this innovative option, and have also led the way in ensuring such schemes are managed ethically and safely."

The VPS Guardians service offers affordable, flexible spaces for people to live and work. These spaces are available on a short-term basis, ranging from 1 month to 2 years and in a range of buildings, from offices though to apartments. Property Guardianship matches working professionals or businesses with affordable accommodation across the UK.

Last month, VPS highlighted a white paper that sets out the legal & safety obligations for guardians and property owners. It was issued by VPS and six other property guardian companies, working together to drive up standards, and to help inform and safeguard the interests of both property owners and guardians.

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Notes for editors:

VPS Guardian Services provides a cost-effective way to keep temporarily vacant properties safe, secure and maintained to a high standard through occupancy. Not only is having a property occupied a strong and visible deterrent, having it operational also significantly helps to reduce any maintenance concerns such as burst pipes etc.

The service commences with a free, no-obligation site risk assessment, enabling VPS to identify specific risks to a property and to advise on the most suitable solution to ensure the on-going security of the asset.

For more information on VPS Guardians services call 020 8236 7688

VPSsecure more than 50,000 properties and employ over 1200 staff in locations across the UK and mainland Europe. They specialise in securing, maintaining and managing vacant property across a wide range of customer and industry sectors.

Core building services cover the vacant, unoccupied and void property lifecycle from an initial risk assessment, to security, including guarding, monitoring, clearing, cleaning, maintenance and preparation.  These services protect properties against unauthorised access and a variety of hazards such as arson, theft, squatting and unauthorised occupation. www.vpsgroup.com