The Short Answer:
Property guardianship is a relatively new sub-sector of the security industry, where guardians move into vacant properties in order to provide 24-hour, live-in security. It’s a simple solution to the increasingly difficult problem of securing a vacant property.
The Slightly Longer Answer:
Now you’re armed with a simple definition, let’s dive into the details.
London (and the rest of the UK) is full of vacant properties that are expensive to maintain and difficult to protect. This growing problem is only getting worse as the British high street suffers from mass closures and offices consider permanent work from home scenarios. This is where property guardianship comes in. It’s a relatively modern solution that is gaining popularity amongst landlords who are looking for cheaper and more effective ways to protect their vacant properties.
In this guide, we’ve summarised everything you need to know about what property guardianship is, why you should consider it, and how our zero-cost solution can help your business.
What Is Property Guardianship?
Property guardianship is an excellent way for property owners to secure their assets and save thousands of pounds. Live-in guardians move into a vacant property to provide 24-hour security & maintenance. At Blue Door Property Guardians, we help prepare buildings to be suitable for occupancy and then match the property to our vetted professional guardians. The guardianship scheme brings life and value into what would otherwise be an unoccupied, unused building.
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Importantly, guardians are not the same as tenants. Rather than signing a traditional lease, guardians are licensed to occupy a property in their capacity as a guardian of our client’s asset. Blue Door Property Guardians is not a letting agency, but a professional guardian company offering a zero-cost security solution to landlords, and a contracted licence for a non-exclusive living space to guardians.
Why Should You Consider Using Property Guardians?
Property guardianship is a mutually beneficial solution for landlords and guardians that protects vacant properties and gives back to the community by utilising the empty space. Plus, guardianship saves the landlord thousands of pounds on traditional security measures.
Benefits for Landlords:
24/7 security & regular maintenance patrols.
Save thousands of pounds on traditional security measures.
No need to pay for vacant property insurance.
Protect your vacant property from criminal threats, such as squatters.
Save money on council tax as the guardians make the payments.
Avoid paying vacant property rates (Blue Door have a team that can help you with this).
Prevent any expensive long-term damage associated with empty buildings.
Only with Blue Door: 30-day hand-back guarantee for when you no longer need our services.
Benefits for Guardians:
Save 50-60% on traditional rental costs.
Live in central London & other desirable locations.
Become part of a strong & friendly community.
Make a positive contribution by protecting vulnerable buildings.
Only with Blue Door: Opportunity to become ‘Head Guardian’ and receive extra training and property management experience.
Who Are Blue Door Property Guardians?
At Blue Door Property Guardians, we provide a comprehensive and trustworthy property guardianship service. All of our guardians are hand-selected, working professionals that take genuine care in their guardianship over our client’s properties. Our thorough vetting process sets us apart from other guardianship companies, so landlords can be assured that their property is in good hands.
Our Zero-Cost Solution:
We are one of the few London based companies to offer property guardianship at zero cost to our landlords. Our clients pay nothing to us to secure their building, meaning that their potential financial savings are maximised. Zero cost property guardianship with Blue Door Property Guardians is easy, effective and efficient.
Intrigued? Get in touch today to speak with a member of our team and find out how we can help. Or register your property, and we’ll call you.