<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Property Caretakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property Caretakers]]></description><link>https://www.propertycaretakers.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:35:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.propertycaretakers.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen: Storm Damage to Commercial Property and What to Check After High Winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong winds can leave commercial buildings with damage that is easy to miss at first. A slipped roof tile, loose gutter or small gap around a door can let water in when the next shower arrives. Storm Austen was named on 20 October 2026, the first named storm of the 2026/27 season. The Met Office forecast strong winds and rain for parts of southern England, south Wales and the southwest, with conditions expected to ease later on Friday. Norfolk was not in the main warning area, but forecasts...]]></description><link>https://www.propertycaretakers.co.uk/post/storm-austen-storm-damage-to-commercial-property-and-what-to-check-after-high-winds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3a19d5dd-8b74-48de-8bc8-d02284ef3b5a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:26:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/qTU4fQMIMPB.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Care Homes Can Prepare Their Properties for Winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold weather can put extra pressure on a care home’s heating, plumbing, drainage and power systems. A fault that might be inconvenient elsewhere can affect residents’ comfort, safety and daily routines. A few checks before winter can help you spot problems early. It is also worth deciding who will coordinate repairs if something fails. This guide sets out what to check now and what to have ready for a reactive response.  1. Check heating and hot water before cold weather arrives Arrange...]]></description><link>https://www.propertycaretakers.co.uk/post/how-care-homes-can-prepare-their-properties-for-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">70d995a3-a3d1-4d7f-b86b-7e6df7f30303</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/BFE7QEMOOCt.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When does a property repair become an emergency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every property fault is an emergency, but some problems cannot sensibly wait. The key question is what could happen if the issue is left until normal maintenance can be arranged.]]></description><link>https://www.propertycaretakers.co.uk/post/when-does-a-property-repair-become-an-emergency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f388534d-2df0-48db-9829-e116533a94f6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:42:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>office5446781</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden cost of chasing multiple contractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A broken tap might look like a small maintenance job. But add the phone calls, unanswered messages, arranging access, checking availability and following up afterwards and the real cost is not just the repair bill - it is your time.]]></description><link>https://www.propertycaretakers.co.uk/post/the-hidden-cost-of-chasing-multiple-contractors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f472f6f-e0c9-4112-85b2-b7925525e66e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:41:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>office5446781</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is reactive property maintenance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reactive property maintenance is the work needed when something in a property unexpectedly breaks, fails, leaks, becomes damaged or needs making safe.]]></description><link>https://www.propertycaretakers.co.uk/post/what-is-reactive-property-maintenance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e1b6ec5-0b9e-49be-8283-f31571e980a3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:40:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>office5446781</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>