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Live-in Guardians: Vacant Property Specialists

Live-in Guardians: Vacant Property Specialists

At Live-in Guardians, we are not just a company; we are a dedicated team of professionals committed to addressing one of the most pressing challenges in property management today - vacant properties. Our mission is clear: to provide property owners with a cost-effective and responsible solution for safeguarding their vacant properties while also offering housing opportunities to individuals seeking affordable accommodation.
The Benefits of Property Guardianship

The Benefits of Property Guardianship

Property Guardianship is an innovative and modern way of protecting vacant properties and comes with a variety of benefits. Property Guardianship is a unique solution to protecting empty buildings. A Property Guardian is someone who has entered into an agreement to live in a building or part of a building that would otherwise be empty, for the primary purpose of securing and safeguarding the space. At Live-in Guardians, our Guardians are vetted individuals chosen by us. For owners of vacant properties, Guardianship offers a modern solution to the rising costs of traditional security services. By having their property occupied around the clock, owners can be assured that their property is safe and secure and can avoid the growing threat of squatting. Property Guardians will also provide basic up-keep services and can report any maintenance issues, which helps to keep the property in good condition.
Ways to protect your vacant property

Ways to protect your vacant property

Keeping a vacant commercial property secure requires careful consideration. If you own a commercial property that is currently vacant, you will be aware of problems that can arise. Empty buildings can be easy targets for thieves, vandals, and squatters. They are also vulnerable to maintenance issues such as damp and plumbing defects.
What do property guardians do?

What do property guardians do?

Property Guardianship has become increasingly popular in recent years, as a way for young professionals and key workers to secure affordable accommodation in London and Manchester. Property owners who are looking for a way to protect their vacant properties choose property Guardians as a cost-effective and modern solution to their problems.
How to maintain your empty property

Ways to maintain your empty property

Empty commercial properties present many problems and can be a significant burden. While your property is unoccupied and out of use, it still needs to be kept clean, ventilated and maintained to avoid problems such as damp build-up or issues with the plumbing and electrics.
The benefits of Property Guardians

The benefits of Property Guardians

Property Guardians are a relatively new concept in the UK, offering a unique and modern solution to the problem of vacant property security. In the past, owners of vacant commercial properties faced the option of boarding up their vacant properties, or budgeting for traditional security systems or Guards to keep properties safe.
How to prevent squatters

How to prevent squatters

If you own a commercial property that is currently empty or not in use, squatters pose a serious and common threat. If circumstances have led you to closing the doors of your commercial property, leaving it unoccupied, the last thing any property owner would want is for it to be targeted by illegal squatters.
How Live-in Caretakers protect your property

How Live-in Caretakers protect your property

Owning a vacant property can be a significant worry. Vacant commercial properties are at risk of being broken into by squatters and vandals, falling into disrepair and becoming a general safety hazard. If your property is due to remain vacant for an extended period, it is crucial to ensure it is adequately protected.
How to keep a vacant property secure in London

How to keep a vacant property secure in London

Many businesses throughout London are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, being forced to close their doors for significant periods. Empty commercial buildings such as pubs, offices and other business premises can often become a safety hazard when left unused and unoccupied.
How can I mitigate my vacant office's business rates?

How can I mitigate my vacant office's business rates?

Paying business rates on your office premises is one of the biggest expenses business owners face, but it can be an especially frustrating outgoing if your office building is not currently in use. With the covid-19 pandemic resulting in many people having to work from home, a lot of offices are now sitting unused and vacant.
2021 Business rates on empty properties

2021 Business rates on empty properties

No landlord or property owner wants to pay business rates on a property that is sitting empty. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses have closed their doors through no fault of the business itself. Businesses across every sector have lost out on important revenue throughout the pandemic, and having to pay business rates on top of this has resulted in huge losses and difficulties.
Simple ways to secure vacant properties

Simple ways to secure vacant properties

Protecting and monitoring an empty property is difficult, and the impact of Covid-19 has made this even harder. With property owners having limited access to their empty buildings, it puts the building at higher risk. Empty buildings are targets for squatters, vandals and thieves, breaking in to occupy and deface the property and steal any valuable equipment left behind.
How to protect your empty hotel with property guardians

How to protect your empty hotel with property guardians

Many hotels have been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, having to close their doors temporarily, or permanently in many cases. Some have even repurposed themselves to house key workers and provide support throughout the crisis. An empty hotel presents many problems, including extensive upkeep and maintenance costs.
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