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Published: 8th October 2026
Three quarters of commercial landlords say vacancy levels have increased
Rising vacancy levels are increasing the pressure on commercial landlords, with new research showing that three-quarters have experienced an increase in empty property over the space of a year. This latest insight comes following a survey of 350 UK commercial property owners commissioned by SafeSite…
Published: 17th September 2026
Landlords face vacant-property security squeeze as costs limit preferred protection measures
Three quarters of commercial landlords say budget pressures are limiting the level of vacant-property protection they would like to put in place. This comes despite widespread expectations that risks around empty buildings will increase – and at a time when vacant property, especially in the high…
Published: 11th August 2026
Vacant property incidents cost landlords nearly £50,000 a year
Security incidents and property-related problems at vacant commercial buildings have cost landlords almost £50,000 on average over the past year. This was according to a survey of 350 UK commercial property owners commissioned by SafeSite Facilities and carried out by Censuswide. The findings…
Published: 16th July 2026
SafeSite Facilities wins airside delivery approval across major UK airports
Specialist supplier SafeSite Facilities has secured approval to deliver products airside across all major UK airports, marking a significant expansion of its logistics capabilities. The firm, which supplies construction, event site safety and security products nationwide, can now provide safety…
Published: 6th July 2026
Three new appointments support SafeSite Facilities' expansion
SafeSite Facilities has strengthened its transport and business development teams with three new appointments as the company continues to expand its operations across the UK. Steve Hyam joins as transport manager, Karen Alabaster as a business development executive and Martin Penn as senior…
Published: 23rd April 2026
AI reshaping CCTV versus security guard debate in vacant commercial property
The rise of AI is transforming the long-running debate over CCTV versus security guards. As sectors such as retail, offices and logistics face rising vacancy rates, protecting empty commercial property is becoming more complex and more critical. Vacant buildings generate no income yet still require…
