Built for everyone around the property

One empty property.
Four ways everyone benefits.

Owners, occupiers, advisors and local businesses all sit around the same vacant unit — with very different priorities. VacatAd is the technology-first beneficial occupation platform that turns one void into a win for all four.

100% relief success across 250+ UK sites · live in under a week

The home at the centre

One property. Four people. Four different wins.

An empty commercial unit isn't just a line item for the owner. The tenant cares about voids and fit-out. The advisor wants a clean recommendation. The local business wants visibility. We design for all four — without ever making one win at another's expense.

Owner & asset manager

Cut empty rates without the reputational risk.

Reset relief on void units with compliant beneficial occupation — no charity workaround, no guardian liability, no surprises in the audit pack.

  • ~50% typical reduction on holding costs
  • <1 week from first call to live
  • Documented evidence ready for the billing authority
Tenant & occupier

Negotiate with a landlord whose voids actually work.

If you're sub-letting, fitting out, or weighing dilapidations — a landlord using VacatAd has flexibility most don't. Use the figures to open a different conversation.

  • Share the void cost with your landlord in one click
  • Plan fit-out and dilaps around real numbers
  • Discover incentives most occupiers never ask for
Agent, surveyor & advisor

Add a clean rates story to your client conversations.

Refer once, get paid on every cycle. We handle qualification, technical setup, compliance evidence and reporting — you stay the trusted advisor, with a quietly compounding share.

  • Ongoing commission, not a one-off finder's fee
  • Portal with link tracking and live deal status
  • White-label outputs ready for client packs
Local business

Take the high-street window. We pay the lights.

We turn empty shopfronts into compliant local advertising space. You get prime, high-footfall visibility for free. The community gets a window worth looking at.

  • £0 — no fees, no contracts, no catch
  • Designed by us, installed within days
  • Premium windows that would otherwise sit dark

Not sure which one you are? Tell us about the property and we'll route you to the right team.

Why every side of the table picks VacatAd

The same six fundamentals make the maths work for the owner, the case stand up for the advisor, the door open for the local business, and the conversation easier for the occupier.

Technology First

Secure plug-and-play stack enabling compliant beneficial occupation.

Total Transparency

Clear pricing, live status updates, no hidden conditions, ever.

Unrivalled Savings

Optimised relief cycles to minimise vacant holding costs.

Community Benefit

Low-impact use aligned with planning and local authority expectations.

Compliance Evidence

Continuous monitoring and documented occupation proof for authorities.

Rapid Deployment

Go live in under a week, minimal disruption, maximum impact.

A clean, compliant route — whichever side of the property you sit on.

Owners save real money. Occupiers get a landlord with options. Advisors keep their reputations — and earn on every cycle. Local businesses get a window they couldn't otherwise afford. One platform, four wins.

  • Non-disruptive: deploys around your asset plan — not against it
  • Compliant: aligned with VOA practice and current case law
  • Flexible: portfolio scale or single unit, owner-led or advisor-led
  • Proven: 100% relief success across 250+ UK properties
Find your route in
Architectural interior of vacant commercial property

The VacatAd Process

1

Free Assessment

We evaluate your property's business rates relief potential.

2

Plug-and-Play Setup

Rapid, non-disruptive installation of secure technology.

3

Beneficial Occupation

We create compliant occupation to reset relief periods.

4

Compliance Evidence

Continuous monitoring and documented proof of occupation.

5

Ongoing Savings

Reset relief and reduce holding costs while space is vacant.

Trusted by Leading Property Professionals

Secure, Smart, and Purpose-Built

We deploy secure connectivity and compliant monitoring, creating real beneficial occupation supported by continuous evidence.

4G/5G router with resilient backup connectivity
Enterprise Wi‑Fi coverage up to 10,000 sq ft per device
2K HDR security cameras with remote visual audit
Real-time occupancy & usage alerts dashboard
Automated compliance evidence & documentation
24/7 remote monitoring & proactive support

From empty liability to four-way win

Assessment → setup → beneficial occupation → evidence pack. The owner banks the saving. The occupier benefits from a flexible landlord. The advisor earns. The local business gets the window. One process. Four outcomes.

Numbers everyone around the property can stand behind.

100%
Relief Success
Across eligible properties
250+
Sites Managed
Nationwide coverage
50%+
Typical Reduction
On holding costs
<1
Week Setup
From first call to live

Tell us about the property — we'll do the rest.

Fifteen minutes is enough to find your route in. We'll work out which of the four wins applies to you, share real numbers, and only push it forward if it stacks up.

Pick the door that fits.

Four ways in. Same property at the centre. Same team behind it.