Urban regeneration is a vital process in revitalising neglected areas, breathing new life into communities, and preventing urban blight. Among the many strategies employed to rejuvenate cities, property guardianship has emerged as a unique and increasingly popular approach. By placing responsible guardians in vacant properties, Blue Door Property Guardianship not only secures these buildings but also contributes significantly to the regeneration of urban areas.
London is home to over 10% of the country’s vacant properties, with some boroughs being affected far worse than others. In communities with a high proportion of poorly managed long-term vacant property, the negative social and economic impact can have lasting effects. But with property guardianship schemes, landlords and property owners have the opportunity to give back to their local community.
Although London’s buzzing art scene continues to attract thousands of young creatives from all over the world, steeply rising rental costs and gentrification across the city are making it harder for artists to thrive. For creative young Londoners who live and breathe the city, property guardianship is an affordable way to live in creative boroughs with communities of like-minded people. We’ve put together a guide to help young artists find affordable spaces to live and work in the city.
Introduced in the early 2000s as an innovative solution that benefits landlords and communities, guardianship is quickly becoming a popular choice amongst property owners. However, we often find that people are still confused or misinformed about how property guardianship actually works. In this article, we’re going to resolve all your unanswered questions and tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about using property guardians.
