What people say about us
Frank Montanaro
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.
Managing DirectorNoble House Properties
Nathalie
And finally but most importantly, I would like to thank all of the Live-in Guardians team for the fantastic opportunity you gave me to be living in such an amazing place! I debated with myself, where in London I would go, when our time was up and I decided that that the next best place would be Barcelona (not London) ! and so, I will be commuting every week, from May 2014, spending 3 days working in London and 5 days living in Barcelona! If you do expend your business there, please, let me know!
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Matt
Many thanks for everything you guys did for us. We had a great time living there.
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Gary
Thanks for everything, it was such a great experience living at Willow St. You and Arthur were great landlords and it's gonna 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.
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James Schindler
We at Londonewcastle have found Live-in Guardians to be responsive, reliable and proactive in resolving any issues that have arisen during the course of their appointment. The nil management fee that Live-in Guardians offers ensures that we, the client, receive a very cost effective solution, especially when compared to other alternatives on the market. Live-in Guardians have ensured that our building is both protected and safe from squatters and vandals and most importantly, they have saved us over £100,000 in relation to our empty rates liability.
DirectorLondonewcastle
Oliver Wolfryd
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.
DirectorProject MET
Tom Pontin
Fantastic experience as a landlord using Live-in Guardians. Initially they protected the property whilst it was vacant, then did an incredible job of bringing it up to standard, with tenant safety paramount. Work finished today and the property is fully let. They’ve kept me informed throughout. Can highly recommend their services.
Residential Property OwnerLondon
Tom Pontin (Handback)
Just completed the handover following a successful period with Live-in Guardians. The process was very smooth and straightforward, the property was given back in far better condition that it was received, and overall I'm very happy to recommend the Live-in Guardians to anyone who is thinking of using the service.
Residential property ownerLondon
Aaron Grainger
We turned to Bradley & his team at Live-in Guardians after experiencing two periods of squatting at one of our properties and finding that our usual alarm systems were not providing sufficient protection at that particular property. The team at Live-in Guardians made life completely easy for us, overseeing the works to bring the property to a suitable standard for occupation & dealing with all the necessary paperwork. Since using them on this first property we have gone on to utilise both their Live-in Guardian & Live-in Caretaker services at a number of properties and they have been professional and a pleasure to deal with on every occasion.
Head of ExpansionN Family Club
David Lobb
We recently used Live-in Guardians to secure our vacant care home whilst we were going through a planning process. I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From start to finish, their knowledgeable and helpful team demonstrated exceptional efficiency and professionalism. I was amazed at how quickly they got the building ready for Guardian occupation. I expected it to take 4-6 weeks, but Live-in Guardians had their whole team at the property and turned the building around in 2 weeks. When it came time to hand my property back, the process was seamless with the team handling everything quickly, ensuring the property was returned on time and in even better condition than when it was handed over. What stood out to me was the management of the Guardians protecting my building. The team at Live-in Guardians managed the full process to ensure all Guardians left on time, which meant the property was handed back with vacant possession, avoiding any delays to our future plans for the building. Communication with the Live-in Guardians team was outstanding. They kept me updated every step of the way, responding to any queries or access requests promptly and arranging everything smoothly. Their team was an absolute pleasure to work with—knowledgeable, helpful, and always accommodating to my needs. The property inspectors who looked after the property were also excellent, ensuring it was well-maintained throughout the entire period. Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Live-in Guardians, and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a reliable and professional cost-effective solution to secure their vacant building.
Land & Planning DirectorBoutique Care Homes
Yasmin
I just want to say a massive thank you for having me! I was with you around 6 years. Arthur has been so so kind to me! I am so grateful for the Guardian system, if it wasn't for cheaper living I couldn't afford to save. I will be officially a first time buyer soon, so this will be my last month of renting from you. Thanks!
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Commercial Client
We were delighted with the service we received from Live In Guardians. During the enforced pub closures of COVID, the substantial listed property which we managed was broken into and vandalised when it was vacant. In addition, the upper floors were being refurbished which made them unsuitable for occupation. We did not want to fully board up the property but had genuine concerns over the security of the premises, which were shared by the local planning department. Live-in Guardians found an experienced Guardian for us. They successfully prevented further attempted break-ins and kept the property secure until it was sold. The sale of the property took far longer than anticipated, but LIG were able to support us right through until the day of the sale. LIG proved to be fundamental in maintaining the physical security of the property, which could not have been achieved as effectively with boarding-up and remote monitoring.
PartnerPrivate Equity Fund
Jacob
Now that I’ve moved out, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for letting me take the room last April. It was absolutely perfect for me (and not many places are.) Genuinely the best place I’ve ever lived - the house, the view over the railway (an autistic person’s dream) and most importantly, the amazing housemates. It’s completely rebuilt my confidence after a few houseshares that weren’t the best fit. I’m now feeling the best I have in years! And the stories to tell from the interesting characters I lived with will entertain people for many years... So thank you again for your help, going into the room next door and shouting so I could test the sound insulation and then offering me the room😂 - It made a big difference. Now moving to Homerton for the next adventure!
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Juliet
Thank you for all your help. I’m so excited to be living in this neighbourhood, and can’t thank you, Liam and the rest of your team enough for all your work in arranging this opportunity. The renovation work is absolutely beautiful and it was so great to see it finished yesterday for the first time!
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Felicity
The team within the business have got to know me as an individual and I am treated like a human being. In addition, there is a real community spirit with the people you live with. I have been fortunate enough to live within the same property now for over 12 months and have certainly made friends for life!
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Miriam
I have been with Live-In Guardians for some time and I am so happy and can highly recommend them. I lived in several private rental properties before becoming a guardian and I am so thankful to have finally found an agency which really cares about us. They have checks every fortnight and, additionally, you can report concerns at any time. They have always been very quick to respond to any issues I have raised and have an awesome maintenance team. Leanne has been such a star. I needed to move sooner than expected when joining and she found something immediately. She is very considerate and always finds us locations which meet our personal and professional needs, as well as placing us with other guardians with a similar lifestyle. I am so happy to have found several places that I can call home and make new friends
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Andy
Guardianship has been a total gamechanger for me and my partner. We’ve been Guardians for a few years and the money we’ve saved in that time has allowed us to get on the property ladder and purchase our first home! We’ve been able to live in unique and exciting buildings in the capital and have met interesting people who’ve since become friends for life! Living in a city like London, the idea of owning your own place is often just a distant dream, however through Guardianship, we’ve been able to save more than we ever thought possible while still enjoying all the city has to offer!
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Luke
I find Guardianship really good value for money. In the current climate there’s two benefits to it. You either end up saving a huge amount of money for a space, or you end up getting much more for your money in terms of the property of the space than you would if you were paying the same amount in rent
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Paula
Most of the places are all included, so I can budget monthly, and I have more space than I would have if I was renting privately. I live in a mansion house in Hampstead which is an amazing place to live!
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John Raynham
Thank you for your help in securing these properties whilst we progressed the sale. We know of other properties on the development that were broken into and squatted and your services prevented that scenario happening to our accommodation. Should you need any references for the services that you provide I will be happy to help. I will also keep you in mind should any further Guardianship needs arise across our property portfolio.
Development LeadCentrepoint