CHESHIRE April 2010
With signs of recovery in the housing market and the welcome arrival of Spring you may be considering putting your home up for sale. If that's the case and you're looking for a quick sale then your first priority might be to invest in a brand spanking new state of the art steel garden shed advises Gardien, the UK's No1 garden security experts.
Bill Seddon, MD at Gardien states, "There is nothing which detracts more from the overall aesthetics and general security of a property than an unkempt garden and a tatty insecure garden shed. Not only can it knock thousands off the value of your home but it can also be a magnet for opportunist and professional thieves looking for easily disposable household goods to steal, or to gain implements to force entry into the main home. The last thing you want a prospective purchaser to find out is that you have been a recent victim of crime".
A recent survey commissioned by QVC shopping channel revealed that more than 55% of house buyers rated the state of the garden as important as the house itself. One of the top turn-offs after abandoned fridges and toys is a dilapidated shed. More importantly, when trying to maximise the value of your sale, 45% of those house-hunters surveyed said they would expect a reduction of at leat £5000.
Mick Gains QPM, Security Director at Gardien adds "Reviewing your garden security at this time of year with the onset of seasonal rises in garden crime will always make good sense but particularly if you plan on moving and selling your home. Investing in a high quality steel shed or upgrading the locks and infrastructure of your existing shed could pay real dividends, especially if you are looking for a quick sale and you don't want to be another crime statistic. The cost of the new shed or upgrade can be easily recovered in the overall cost of the sale or you can take it with you to your next home and have good security from day one."
Gardien is the fastest growing garden security business in the country. The online business www.garden-security.co.uk is a favoured resource of Police, Crime Prevention and Community Safety parctitioners as well as the gardening public. Its team includes a nationally recognised Home Office trained crime prevention expert and offers a wealth of information and advice on preventative measures, insurance, retrieval, and property marking.
A Free Inventory can be downloaded from the site to help you assess the value of your garden contents and ensure adequate insurance cover. There is also a range of Police approved and accredited security products which can be ordered online.
Gardien is a member of EPIC (Ex Police in industry and Commerce) - Integrity Assured.
For further information please contact Bill Seddon on 0161 928 0854 or e mail bill@garden-security.co.uk
© Gardien Ltd. November 2009