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Live-in Guardians Shortlisted for Social Impact Initiative of the Year at Estates Gazette Awards 2025

August 05, 2025

London, 5th August 2025 – 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.

The award recognises organisations who embed a positive social impact into the way they do business – a mission central to Live-in Guardians’ work. By transforming empty buildings into safe, affordable homes, Live-in Guardians not only secures vacant properties but also supports local communities, helping neighbourhoods feel alive and connected once again.

This recognition highlights the collective effort of the company’s dedicated team, the trust of its property partners, and the everyday impact made by its Guardian community.

Anthony Martin, Managing Director of Live-in Guardians, commented: “We’re extremely proud to be shortlisted for such a meaningful award. Our business is built on the idea that property protection can and should deliver real social value – for owners, Guardians, and the wider community. To see this work recognised by Estates Gazette is a huge honour for everyone involved.”

Live-in Guardians is shortlisted alongside other outstanding organisations making a difference across the property sector, including:

  • Abode Living
  • GPE
  • LDG
  • Patron Capital
  • SEGRO plc
  • Socius
  • The Kexgill Group and the University of Hull

The Estates Gazette Awards 2025, which will take place on 20th November at Old Billingsgate, celebrating innovation and excellence across the property industry under the ethos “Where brilliance meets impact.”

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