When the barriers fail
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Over 76% of UK businesses questioned considered that they were not fully protected against criminal activity because of the location of their buildings. Sites in central urban areas were more exposed to petty crimes whilst buildings in rural areas were more likely to suffer from arson attempts. Some property companies have introduced their own security measures as a service to their occupiers of which many find the expense of installing security devices too expensive. It is estimated that the annual cost of crime for UK businesses is 5.8 billion pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 1997
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Pleasant revolt
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The UK Countryside March was supported by many rural members of the property industry, who felt they should show their allegiance to their clients in the country. The March was held in London, England, on Mar. 1, 1998. Country people felt they needed to show the depth of feeling about keeping countryside pursuits, agricultural problems and the maintenance of rural communities. They considered the Labour government did not understand the particular needs of the countryside because most of its support has come from urban areas.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 1998
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The pleasant deterrent
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Ambika provide a security service for vacant buildings. They employ fit young men to look after the empty houses whilst their owners are away or the houses are being renovated. They act as a safeguard against squatters moving into the property or thieves stealing valuable architectural materials. Developers sometimes employ Ambika to look after real estate developments before they are sold. Ambika have looked after several important buildings, as they work for the Crown Estate.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 1999
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