Live-in Guardians and Settle Housing Association Shortlisted for Public Private Partnership of the Year at EG Awards 2026

Leading vacant property protection specialists Live-in Guardians are delighted to announce that their partnership with Settle Housing Association has been shortlisted for Public/Private Partnership of the Year at the prestigious Estates Gazette Awards 2026, in recognition of their work at Anderson House.

The Estates Gazette Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and achievement across the UK real estate industry. The Public/Private Partnership of the Year category recognises successful collaborations between public and private sector organisations that deliver meaningful solutions through real estate.

The nomination highlights the value of collaboration between Live-in Guardians and Settle Housing Association, demonstrating how innovative approaches to vacant property management can support both commercial objectives and wider social value.

Through its property guardianship model, Live-in Guardians transforms vacant buildings into safe, professionally managed accommodation for carefully vetted Guardians. This approach provides property owners with a cost-effective alternative to traditional security measures, while bringing otherwise empty buildings back into productive use.

Arthur Duke, Founder and Chairman of Live-in Guardians, commented, "We are incredibly proud to be shortlisted for this award. Strong partnerships are fundamental to delivering meaningful outcomes in the property sector, and our work at Anderson House demonstrates the value of bringing together shared expertise and a commitment to making better use of existing buildings. To be recognised in a category that celebrates collaboration and innovation is a real achievement for both organisations, and a testament to the dedication of everyone involved."

The shortlist places Live-in Guardians alongside some of the UK's leading property organisations and major regeneration projects, including Aviva Capital Partners and Norwich City Council, Kier Property and Watford Borough Council, and Related Argent and Barnet Council.

The latest nomination builds on a successful period of industry recognition for Live-in Guardians, including four shortlistings at the Property Week Resi Awards 2026, a nomination in the Future of Real Estate category at the PROPS Awards 2026 and a Highly Commended award in the Social Impact Initiative of the Year category at the EG Awards 2025.

As the business continues to grow, Live-in Guardians remains committed to developing collaborative, commercially effective and socially responsible solutions that help property owners protect their assets while creating value for communities.