Search Properties

  Try our Property Draw Search

Free Valuation

Take advantage of a free no obligation valuation.

Register With Us

Want to keep up to date with properties you might be interested in? Register with us to receive regular property updates

Mortgages

We have a dedicated financial team in to assist with any mortgage advice you may need! Click here for more details.

With the sea, sunshine, and happy holiday memories just around the corner, it’s time to prepare your property with a pillow of protection for when it stands empty. As a landlord, your property can sometimes be empty, leaving it exposed to more danger and the possibility of a break-in. For landlords, it’s important to keep the property looking alive in between tenants. So, here’s some advice on how to keep the property looking alive when you’re on holiday or when it’s standing empty. 

Postal deliveries 

When your property is standing empty or you’re on holiday, it is common that post and parcels can pile up outside, creating the impression of an empty property. To prevent this appearance, it’s important to ensure your post is either redirected to your neighbours or that a close friend or relative collects your post regularly. Leaving post and parcels to pile up can give burglars a clear target.

Social media

We get it. When you’re having a blast while away from home, it’s easy to share all your fun on social media. But by posting pictures and updates on social media, you can inform burglars that you aren’t on the property. This can make your home an easy target, so it is best to delay your social media posts until you return to the safety of your home. It is common for thieves to use social media as a tool to help them decide when to target properties, so try not to make this mistake.

Home security

By increasing your home security, you'll be able to keep track of your home 24/7 when you're away. By having security cameras, or even a live-monitoring doorbell, you can know if any movement is happening in or near your property. Through having a home alarm inside your property, you can allow the alarm company to register any movement, and then they can inform the police if there is no answer to alert them that it was you. There are also apps that allow you to monitor your property through cameras and turn your lights on and off.

Minimise valuables in sight

When you're away from your property, you want to make sure it looks alive and liveable. This can be done by placing timers on lights and lampshades or by having someone live on the property (house sit) while you’re away.  However, be careful you don’t accidentally advertise your belongings in the windows, as this can encourage burglars and make your property a potential target. Don’t give burglars motivation; move your valuables out of sight before leaving your property. 

Emergency contacts

When you are not always going to be around to protect your property, it is important to ensure your neighbours have your back. By getting to know your community, they can easily spot strangers wandering and identify burglars ahead of time. Having an emergency contact in place with a spare key allows the police to know who to contact if there are any issues when you aren’t near. Additionally, knowing you have a trustworthy emergency contact in place allows you to relax when you are away from your property.

Summer is the peak time for crime rates in the UK, with an increase occurring each year. Just implementing one of these suggestions could potentially deter burglars, reducing the chances of your property becoming a target. Ensure you have protected your property as a landlord or tenant, so you can feel relaxed when leaving your property behind.

Contact us today for more information on how to protect your property

 

Latest Properties

Mackie Road, Crigglestone, Wakefield

£395,000

4    2    2   

A well proportioned FOUR BEDROOM detached family home offers ample off road parking, and a generously sized rear garden, all within close reach of local schools, amenities, and excellent motorway access for easy commuting. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. EPC rating C79.

Gillion Crescent, Durkar, Wakefield

£235,000

2    1    1   

Situated in a DESIRABLE cul-de-sac in Durkar is this two bedroom semi-detached bungalow boasting a SPACIOUS PLOT with well kept gardens, plus convenient access to local amenities, shops, schools, and the motorway network. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. EPC rating D64.

Moor Gate, East Ardsley

£364,950

3    2    2   

A generously proportioned three bedroom detached family home presented to an EXCEPTIONAL standard boasting driveway, GARAGE and ATTRACTIVE gardens. Conveniently located near transport links. VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE. EPC rating B82.

Ryecroft Street, Ossett

£900 PCM

3    2    1   

UnfurnishedA Newly decorated throughout and presented to a high standard is this three bedroom terrace property handily placed within walking distance of Ossett town centre offering a good selection of shops, amenities and schools as well as being a short drive to the M1 motorway.

What Our Customers Say...

Great service, fast and very efficient. Thank you for all your time and effort to make this run as smooth as it could. A lot of thanks to Leah who was fantastic! Emma 24/10/2024
We recently bought and sold using Kendall's Estate agents during the period we had numerous experiences with other estate agents. Kendalls were by far the most professional. From first point of call to the Final day. We were looked after mainly by Lucy who was absolutely brilliant going above and beyond to keep us updated when Solicitors were uncommunicative. She rescued and chased answers to important questions but also addressed issues with common sense. Trish and the rest of the Kendall team always were on the ball and conveyed messages accurately and quickly. You will find communication is key to make House buying and selling being as less stressful as possible. Thank you Lucy I hope Kendall's appreciate how valuable an asset Your are to them . So 10/10 for Kendall's if you want to sell your house go to Kendall's easily the Wakefield areas best estate agent. Thanks haydn/ ceri Haydn 24/10/2024
Karen Marijewko the lady who dealt with the sale of the property conducted the process with professionalism. I was kept well informed throughout the process. I received regular updates and all was handled with efficiency. Lynne 24/10/2024
We recently used Richard Kendall’s Hallmark service to sell my dad’s property and cannot fault the efficient and friendly service from Elizabeth and Joanne. They kept in regular touch updating us with progress from buyer and solicitors, and dealt with all questions and queries promptly. A great service all round and highly recommended. Caroline 24/10/2024
My Contact was Mandy at the Ossett branch. If it wasn't for her the sale would not have happened Above and beyond Jonathan 24/10/2024
Would just like to say a massive thankyou to Richard Kendall especially to Sarah Whalley on helping us purchase our first and forever home as first time buyers the process seemed very daunting but Sarah made it a very easy experience and helped us every step of the way with any questions or queries we had and kept us up to date with weekly reports. Buying through Richard Kendall was very good and they have very high standards in keeping their clients up to date and happy with everything that is happening from start to finish Thankyou again Ryan 24/10/2024
Excellent service to Donna, and staff, pushed the sale thro, kept in contact all the time. With the solicitor, well recommend, would go with them again. Excellent Colleen 24/10/2024
Excellent and professional service from Alison who regularly kept us updated. Would highly recommend Richard Kendall Estate Agent. Jill 24/10/2024
Excellent service throughout the whole process, the house sale wasn't straight forward either, special thanks to Amanda Holt, she worked tirelessly to make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. Laura 24/10/2024

Get Social

Facebook

Check out our Facebook page to be the first to hear about property news and our latest properties

Tik Tok

Follow us on Tik Tok for the latest photo and video content

Instagram

Follow us on Instagram for the latest photo and video content

YouTube

View our latest property tours and videos

Get in Touch

If you are looking to buy, sell or let a property in Wakefield and surrounding areas or would like a FREE property valuation, contact us via the details below and a member of our team will be in touch.



* Required field

Please read our privacy notice for information on how we use your details.

rightmovenaeatpoTSI-ACarlazoopla
?>