Sky-high rents and rocketing house prices have made property guardianship one of the fastest growing forms of property occupation in the UK and a highly effective means for working professionals and key workers to secure affordable housing. For property owners, using property guardians is a safe, secure and socially conscious way to secure empty property. For those seeking affordable housing in desirable locations, becoming part of this movement is an increasingly popular solution.

Putting vacant buildings into use as affordable, guardian housing ensures otherwise empty properties remain occupied. This helps them retain value and safeguards against issues that empty properties attract including squatting, criminal damage and anti-social behaviour. Property guardianships can vary in length, from as little as three months to over a year.

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One of the things that appeals to individuals in becoming a property guardian is they share values around community and alternative ways of living. In addition, with the price of buying a property increasing becoming out of reach for so many, property guardianships provide an excellent method of helping save money towards a deposit.

We have affordable housing opportunities at various locations across the UK, both in towns and also in rural areas. Guardians are required to sign a code of conduct before any occupation. This ensures they maintain standards of respect for each other and the property they live in. This contributes to a community where everyone can live in harmony.

Demand for guardianship housing in London is especially popular, and the properties we manage there tend to get filled very quickly. If you are able to move at short notice then you will usually find it easier to secure a property through us.

The experience of being a live in guardian is rewarding, opening your eyes to an alternative way of living and make friends for life.