Property guardianship is an arrangement where vetted individuals live in a vacant building under a non-exclusive occupancy licence, protecting it from break-ins, squatting and deterioration for the duration of the vacancy. It is not a standard tenancy: the owner retains full access and can recover the property on notice.

There is no cost to the property owner. Our fee is paid by the guardians through a below-market licence fee, not charged against your property or its eventual sale or recovery value.

In most cases, we can have a vetted guardian in residence within 24 to 48 hours of instruction, once a site visit and condition report have been completed.

You retain full access throughout the arrangement. When you're ready to recover the property, 31 days' written notice returns vacant possession to you.

We work with residential, commercial and mixed-use properties across the UK, including properties in probate, receivership, pending redevelopment, or simply vacant between tenancies or sale.

Occupied properties are generally viewed more favourably by insurers than vacant ones, since the primary risks associated with vacancy, break-ins, unnoticed damage and squatting, are substantially reduced. We recommend confirming the specifics with your existing insurer or broker.

Get in touch as early as possible. While 31 days' notice is standard, we will always do what we can to accommodate a shorter timeline where circumstances require it.

No. The occupancy licence is structured so that vacant possession can be recovered on notice, which means it does not stand in the way of a sale, refinancing, or the start of works once planning permission is granted.

Arrangements for utilities and outgoings are agreed with each owner as part of the licence terms, alongside routine condition inspections, so you have full visibility of the property throughout.

We protect properties across the UK. Wherever your property is located, get in touch and we'll confirm whether we can help.

This depends on the size and layout of the building. A single-guardian arrangement may suit a smaller residential property, while larger commercial or institutional buildings are typically protected by several guardians. We agree the number with you as part of the initial assessment.

Complete the form on our Property Guardians page and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss availability and next steps.

Every guardian completes identity verification, right-to-reside confirmation, and employment and reference screening before moving in, along with a full pre-move briefing on property care and reporting obligations.

No. Guardianship is a licence to occupy, not an assured shorthold tenancy. It typically offers lower monthly costs in exchange for a shorter notice period and fewer of the protections associated with a standard tenancy. We'll talk you through exactly what this means before you commit to anything.

Notice periods are set out clearly in your licence agreement before you move in, so there are no surprises. As a guide, properties are typically recovered by owners on 31 days' notice.

Guardians pay a below-market monthly licence fee, which varies by property and location. This is confirmed to you upfront before you commit to any placement, alongside any deposit and standard costs such as utilities.

Yes, guardians typically furnish their own room. Specifics around shared spaces and what's already provided vary by property and are confirmed during the viewing process.

In some properties, yes. This depends on the specific building and room availability. Let us know your circumstances when you register your interest and we'll advise what's possible.

Your licence agreement sets out the notice period required from you as a guardian. We'll talk you through this clearly before you move in, so you know exactly where you stand.

This depends on the individual property. Let us know if you have a pet when you register your interest and we'll confirm which properties may be suitable.