Property Guardian Testimonial by Mark Van Der Zeyden

I currently work within the government sector. Although it’s a stable job, the remuneration could often be described as ‘lacking’. The price bracket for Guardianship in my current property seemed really appealing to me, and as a bonus it’s well-maintained, close to shops and public transport.

In my case, I found this property on Spareroom and the process of applying to view and all the vetting required upon acceptance, happened within a quick turn-around timeframe.

This is my first Blue Door property that I’ve been a Property Guardian with, and I have been resident since April 2022. The current group of Guardians have been very easy to get along with, and there is a communal perspective whereby everyone is kept abreast of any updates or changes within a group chat. The property is kept clean and collectively, we contribute to having a cleaner attend for an intensive clean up of communal areas which all lends to the mutually agreeable environment.

From what I have come to discover, the properties available through Blue Door are in general more than initially expected in terms of available space. Also, the affordability aspect is a major contributor especially in the current economic climate!

Property Guardians are adequately vetted prior to acceptance, with the same base expectations from the start. There is a mutual respect and simultaneously the security that comes with a group of people all looking out for one another, whilst securing and utilising a property that would otherwise be left vacant and unsecured.

The communal acceptance has led to many opportunities to share meals and the occasional drink out, which in itself can’t ever be overlooked. The fact that this can be so readily available closer to home is hard to turn down. I would happily recommend trying out Property Guardianship.