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Live-in Guardians is the market leader in vacant property protection providing both substantial savings and peace of mind to property owners, whilst offering affordable accommodation to key workers and young professionals in prime locations.

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The real cost of squatters

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What people are saying about us...

Frank Montanaro, Managing Director Noble House Properties

In recent years we have employed Live-in Guardians Limited's services to safeguard buildings which have been pending refurbishment or disposal or awaiting planning permission. This has not only helped us reduce our costs, including a significant reduction in our empty property rates, but given us our peace of mind that our buildings are protected and safe.We would recommend Live-in Guardians Limited's services to anyone that might be interested.

Matt, Guardian LIG

Many thanks for everything you guys did for us. We had a great time living there.

Oliver Wolfryd, Director Project MET

We employed Live-in Guardians Limited services to safeguard our building in WC2 which was vacant awaiting planning permission. This has not only helped us reduce our costs, including a significant reduction in our empty business rates (over £100,000), but given us peace of mind that our building is protected and safe. From the initial appointment of Live-in Guardians, they offered an innovative and cost effective approach to vacant property protection. We found all Live-in Guardian staff and guardians helpful, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Without hesitation, we would strongly recommend the service Live-in Guardians has to offer based on our own positive experience.

Gary, Guardian LIG

Thanks for everything, it was such a great experience living at Willow St. You and Arthur were great landlords and it's gona take a bit of getting used to not being with the Live-in Guardians. Good luck with everything, I hope all goes well with the new properties.

Jason Rishover, CEO Heronslea

We have used Live-in Guardians Limited's services on several occasions to safeguard our properties whilst they are awaiting planning permission.The team always act swiftly to place their guardians into our empty properties, managing the whole process from start to finish.Not only were our properties protected, Live-in Guardians were also able to dramatically reduce our empty rates liabilities.Without hesitation, we would be very happy to recommend Live-in Guardians Limited based on our own positive experiences.

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The Vacant Property Services We Provide at Live-in Guardians

At Live-in Guardians, we take pride in providing a comprehensive range of vacant property services to property owners across the UK. We understand the risks and challenges associated with vacant properties, and we offer effective solutions to address these concerns.

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What Types of Buildings Can We Protect?

Live-in Guardians are the market leaders in vacant property protection. Through property Guardianship, we provide a modern solution to vacant building security, that can help property owners to protect their investments in a cost-effective way, whether they be residential or commercial spaces.

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Live-in Caretakers to benefit from ground-breaking UK & Fiji connection to provide affordable, world-class security personnel

Leading vacant property protection specialists Live-in Caretakers, is set to greatly benefit from the recently completed and historic arrangement between the British and Fijian governments. The arrangement will allow ex-British military service men and women from Fiji to live and work in the UK as Live-in Caretakers for the first time, in an effort to bolster the business’s military-grade vacant property protection offering.

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The Benefits of Property Guardianship to Owners of Vacant Properties

Live-in Guardians are the market leaders in vacant property protection. We were established to provide a reliable and commercial solution to the problems created by empty properties. Through Property Guardianship, we provide a modern solution to vacant property security, that can help property owners to protect their investments in a cost-effective way.

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Becoming a Property Guardian in London

Live-in Guardians was created in 2010 and has become the UK’s leading Guardian company for vacant central London properties. Through Property Guardianship, we offer a mutually beneficial arrangement for both Property Owners and Property Guardians. Owners can secure their property, whilst Guardians gain access to affordable accommodation in prime locations.

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