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Apr 092020
 

APRIL 2020 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS FOR VACANT PREMISES

Have you been affected by the coronavirus pandemic? Perhaps your office or factory staff have been furloughed and your premises are now vacant. Are you sure you are complying with your insurance correctly if the building is vacant for a long period? To meet your due diligence obligations, regular property inspections can be the perfect solution you are looking for. The frequency and detail of the inspection can be tailor made to suit the particular standards your insurance company demands.

GMC are experts in understanding what vacant properties require both in terms of maintaining property values and complying with insurance requirements. In these challenging and unpredictable times compliance with your building’s insurance requirements may not be a top priority, but here’s why it should be. Continue reading »

Jan 022020
 

Maintaining your commercial property is as important as replacing a broken boiler in your home or repairing a leaking roof. It protects your business, your employees and your customers. However, it’s time consuming and that’s where GMC steps in.

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Jun 032019
 

After a mixed spring weather wise, summer is almost here and now is a great time to check your maintenance is up to date. Summer is always a popular time for tenants to move out of rented accommodation so it can be easy to overlook property maintenance. Our blog this month discusses general maintenance issues that crop up at this time of year and how best to fix them.

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May 012019
 

Pest control is a common problem in property management. It may not be a pleasant subject but as a landlord or property manager it is something that can’t be swept under the carpet. If a property shows signs of unwelcome guests it is important they are dealt with as soon as possible, preferably by an expert in that particular field. In this blog we discuss some of the issues often found in the UK and how best to deal with them. 

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Apr 012019
 

When managing a large portfolio of properties, it can be challenging to stay on top of the individual requirements of each garden and the changing seasons. From virulent weeds such as Japanese Knotweed to regular garden maintenance, this blog discusses the elements you need to consider when it comes to garden maintenance.

A well maintained garden will not only keep your tenants happy, but will help retain (and often increase) the rental value of your properties. All too often landlords don’t give as much consideration to the exterior of their properties as they should.  In reality, carrying out garden maintenance is essential to improving the appeal of your property whether it is vacant and for sale, or you are looking to attract your next rental tenants.  Continue reading »