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Live-in Guardians, the UK’s leading vacant property protection specialists, have been shortlisted in four major categories at the prestigious Property Week Resi Awards 2026. The business has been named a finalist in the following categories: • Affordable Housing Award (Less than 500 units) • Asset Manager of the Year • Property Manager of the Year • Residential Leader of the Year – Arthur Duke

Leading vacant property protection specialists Live-in Guardians are proud to announce that they have been Highly Commended in the Social Impact Initiative of the Year category at the 2025 Estates Gazette Awards, one of the most respected accolades in the UK property sector.

Leading vacant property protection specialists Live-in Guardians are delighted to announce that the company has been shortlisted as a finalist at this year’s Estates Gazette Awards 2025 in the category of Social Impact Initiative of the Year.

Empty commercial properties can quickly become vulnerable to a range of risks, from vandalism and squatting to structural deterioration and legal liabilities. Whether your building is awaiting sale, renovation, or a new tenant, securing your empty commercial property is essential to protect its value and ensure you’re not hit with unexpected costs.

Leading vacant property protection specialists Live-in Guardians are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Martin as Managing Director as the business positions itself for further expansion.

In today’s challenging property market, owners of vacant commercial buildings face numerous risks, including vandalism, squatting, and significant maintenance costs.

Vacant commercial properties are magnets for trouble. Whether it’s squatters, vandals, metal theft, or fire hazards, the risks associated with an unoccupied building are high—and the costs can escalate quickly.

Empty commercial properties are more than just unused space—they’re exposed assets that can quickly become a financial and legal burden.

When a commercial property becomes vacant, owners often consider boarding it up as a quick security measure. While this might seem like a practical solution to deter trespassers, it actually does the opposite—advertising to the world that your building is empty and vulnerable.

Property guardianship offers a highly effective solution for property owners seeking to secure and maintain vacant buildings, particularly in urban settings where empty properties are vulnerable to various risks. Property guardianship allows responsible individuals (known as "property guardians") to live temporarily in vacant properties in exchange for affordable housing. This arrangement provides several key benefits for property owners beyond traditional security measures.

Overcoming the challenges of vacant properties requires innovative and effective solutions. At Live-in Guardians, we provide a Property Guardianship scheme, a method that helps to improve the security and maintenance of vacant properties, while providing a unique alternative to traditional approaches.

Vacant property management requires innovative approaches that go beyond traditional practises. At Live-in Guardians, we provide a Property Guardianship scheme, providing property owners with a unique solution for safeguarding their vacant properties. Our approach goes beyond traditional security measures and emphasises the ongoing care and upkeep of properties through the strategic deployment of Property Guardians.