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Guardian Angels PropertyGuidance on property guardianship in the UK: how it works, what it costs, and the legal and compliance framework property owners need to understand, from vacant property risk and business rates through to squatting law and HMO licensing.
A practical walkthrough of how a guardianship scheme runs, from the initial property assessment through to day-to-day occupation.
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Boarding, patrols, or guardians: a straightforward comparison of what it actually costs to protect an empty building.
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Business rates are usually the first cost owners think about. A full accounting of vacancy costs looks considerably wider than that.
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Whether an unlawful occupation is a police matter or a civil one depends heavily on the type of building. Here's the distinction owners need to know.
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Not every guardianship scheme needs an HMO licence, but plenty do. Here's what determines it, and what needs to be in place first.
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A vacant period is usually framed purely as cost and risk. Handled well, it can also protect a building's condition and reputation.
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