From 9th March, National Empty Homes Week will once again shine a spotlight on an important issue affecting communities across the UK — the growing number of empty residential and commercial buildings, and the growing housing crises.
It’s hard to ignore the weather headlines this year. With rain recorded somewhere in the UK every single day so far in 2026, it’s been an unusually wet and persistent start to the year - and it’s already having a noticeable impact on buildings, infrastructure, and property maintenance nationwide.
Fire safety is about awareness, prevention, and preparedness. Small actions — like unplugging unused appliances, keeping exits clear, and testing alarms — make a big difference.
If you ever have questions about fire safety or notice a potential risk in your property, please contact the Blue Door team. Your safety always comes first.
In film, television, and commercial production, the right location can elevate a project from ordinary to exceptional. Production companies are always searching for spaces that bring scripts to life, work within budget, and meet practical requirements. That’s where Blue Door Property Guardians come in.
We’re Nearly There - Help Us Finish the Helios Centre!
Blue Door Property Guardians is proud to support the refurbishment of the new Helios Centre in Holborn.
The Helios Centre has supported people living with HIV for decades. Now they're completing a modern, energy-efficient permanent home — but they can’t finish without you!
Government statistics have revealed that there are currently over 225,000 long term vacant properties across the UK. Greater London alone is home to just over 10% of those properties, totalling nearly 25,000 vacant buildings across the capital. But which London Borough has the highest number of long term vacant properties? And what can we do about it?
Last year, we estimated that a vacant commercial property can cost upwards of £100,000/year to securely & adequately maintain. Money spent on security services, building maintenance fees and insurance premiums quickly add up. However, there is an effective & cheaper alternative – Property Guardianship. We’ve put together a few tips and tricks to help you spend less on your vacant property with the help of property guardians.
London (and the rest of the UK) is full of vacant properties that are expensive to maintain and difficult to protect. This growing problem is only getting worse as the British high street suffers from mass closures and offices consider permanent work from home scenarios. This is where property guardianship comes in. It’s a relatively modern solution that is gaining popularity amongst landlords who are looking for cheaper and more effective ways to protect their vacant properties. In this guide, we’ve summarised everything you need to know about what property guardianship is, why you should consider it, and how our zero-cost solution can help your business.
Our guardians provide live-in security in exchange for short-term accommodation. The temporary nature of the agreement makes some of the usual ‘nesting’ rituals, like knocking through walls with a sledge hammer, out of the question. But just because your accommodation is temporary doesn’t mean you can’t settle in. Inspired by the way our guardians quickly create cozy vibes, we’re sharing tips for making your temporary house a home.
We think our guardians at our E17 location, The Warehouse, deserve a clap. Since lockdown started 10 weeks ago they’ve given us a masterclass in making the most of a bad situation. And an acting masterclass. And a mushroom growing masterclass... Name a masterclass and the Warehouse guardians will give you one. Photos galore in this week’s post!
