Retail Properties
Peace of Mind for Retail Property Owners
Retail properties, whether large-format stores, boutique units or high-street stores are particularly vulnerable when vacant.
Empty retail spaces can quickly attract anti-social behaviour, squatting, vandalism and fly-tipping, all of which can damage your asset.
VPS Guardians offers a proven solution: placing responsible, vetted individuals to live in and care for your property and provide security. This live-in presence acts as a powerful deterrent to crime and deterioration, while also keeping the space active and well-maintained. Whether your retail unit is awaiting a new tenant, undergoing refurbishment, or in transition between uses, our Guardians help you protect its value and readiness for the future.
We work with landlords, asset managers and developers across the retail sector to deliver flexible, compliant, and cost-effective protection strategies tailored to each property’s needs.
Guardians for Retail Property
Vacant retail properties can quickly become liabilities, attracting vandalism, squatting, and costly deterioration. VPS Guardians offer a smart, cost-effective solution by placing carefully vetted individuals in empty spaces to keep them secure, maintained, and legally occupied. Below are the key benefits of using VPS Guardians for retail property owners:
Crime prevention: Guardians provide a visible, live-in presence that deters break-ins, vandalism and illegal occupation.
CSR Credentials: make a conscious choice to support the local community by offering affordable housing to responsible individuals
Cost efficiency: a fraction of the cost of traditional security services, with no compromise on protection.
Asset preservation: regular occupancy helps prevent damage from neglect, damp and environmental wear.
Early issue detection: Guardians report maintenance concerns quickly, helping you avoid expensive repairs.
Flexible deployment: ideal for short-term vacancies, phased development or properties in transition.
Legal and insurance compliance: we manage all necessary safety checks, documentation and insurance for our Guardians.
Improved public perception: occupied and cared for retail units maintain curb appeal and community value.