A private school in Gloucestershire was purchased and the plan was to redevelop the site into apartments. Despite being gated, there were still security concerns regarding areas considered vulnerable to breaches and measures needed to be implemented to protect the site from vandalism and potential issues with travellers accessing the site. VPS were able to […]
Property Guardians Bring New Lease Of Life For Care Homes Project: Copper Beeches Sector: Care homes Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom While plans were made for the sale of a recently empty care home in Hampshire, our client identified the risk of squatting, vandalism and dilapidation of the property and asked VPS for advice. VPS undertook […]
London Borough of Lewisham calls on VPS to provide Guardian services to secure decommissioned site Project: The Mornington Centre Sector: Local Authority Client: London Borough of Lewisham Location: Newcross, London, United Kingdom Challenges: Secure decommissioned site Deter squatters Background The Mornington Centre in Newcross had been operating as a primary school and an overflow school […]
Project: The Winchester pub Sector: Hospitality Industry Client: Heineken Location: Islington, London, United Kingdom You can choose to secure your property with regular security products like steel security screens or alarms, but you can also choose socially responsible security such as property guardianship. That’s what guardianship is all about, this way you can protect your vacant […]
Fool proof vacant property protection Project: Former Metropolitan Police Station Sector: Property Development Client: Aitch Group Location: Finchley, London, United Kingdom Challenges: Eviction and clean up from squatters Threat of criminal damage Incurring business rate costs Deterring criminal damage and squatters with live in Guardians. Background The former Metropolitan Police Station, situated on Ballards Lane […]
How a central-London church turned into a vibrant food market Project: Leonard Street Market Date Commenced: December 2019 Client: Aitch Group Location: St Michaels Church Yard, Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom In the bustling heart of Shoreditch, St Michael’s Church is located between the bars and the start-ups offices. Because of the church’s historical and monumental […]
Multi-option security solution for a large site in an urban area Project: Ludgate House Sector: Property Development Client: Native Land Location: Southwark, London, United Kingdom Challenges: Long-term security requirement High business rates incurred over interim planning period Protecting a large site in an urban area requires a multi-option security solution. Best-practice model protects property and saves […]
Relive your schooldays in this original living space! Project: Maria Fidelis School Date Commenced: May 2019 Client: Camden Council Location: Euston, London, United Kingdom When the Maria Fidelis Catholic School moved to their new property the old school was left vacant. Due to several attempts of unauthorised entry to the old site the owner Camden Council brought in […]
When Caverswall Castle in Staffordshire fell vacant VPS Guardians were tasked with providing a temporary management solution to ensure the Grade-1 listed building was secure from theft, vandalism and trespassers. This moated castle surrounded by glorious Staffordshire countryside holds a rich history, and is one of only twelve moated castles in the UK. This meant the site […]