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For many property owners and managers, a car park is seen as a necessary utility, something that supports tenants, customers, or visitors. Yet a car park can be much more than a place to leave vehicles. When managed strategically, it becomes a valuable asset that generates revenue, enhances the user experience, and reduces operational hassles. […]

How to Prevent Nuisance Parking Nuisance parking is more than an inconvenience; it can affect revenue collection, disrupt traffic, and annoy people. Whether it’s cars overstaying time limits or occupying spaces reserved for others, the impact can quickly add up. The good news is that with a mix of awareness, communication, and practical measures, nuisance […]

At first glance, a short-term holiday rental/hotel room and a car park (parking lot/garage) seem completely unrelated.  The three entities are different, but when you look deeper, they share interesting similarities. What is the core purpose? Short-term Holiday Rental: Connects people with extra living space to travellers who need short-term accommodation. Hotel Room: Provides a […]

Is having a camera with ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) better than using a physical barrier system in your car park? Acronym explanation: ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) ALPR (Automatic Licence Plate Reader) Barrier system/boom gate ANPR, in a nutshell, works like this: The system (camera) records the licence plate number, logs the time the […]

How do we ensure a smooth parking experience at a train station car park?  Smart Parking’s sensitive, professional and consistent approach to car park management at one of the UK’s largest train stations has enabled the site to control this key resource fairly and effectively at peak times for staff and visitors. What environmental issues […]

The patient asked, “Did you get a parking space?” It doesn’t have to be a hospital setting, but people often ask the driver if they can park easily. I was asked this very question today when visiting an elderly friend at the rehabilitation hospital where she had an ankle reconstruction. Knowing the pressure on hospital […]