At Blue Door Property Guardians, we’re proud to have a community filled with people from all walks of life. From entrepreneurs and makers to artists and creative freelancers, our guardians bring character, talent and individuality into the spaces they call home.
working styles have undergone a transformation since Covid-19 and continue to evolve, more people are looking for live /work arrangements that offer greater flexibility, convenience and value for money.
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.
Although London’s buzzing art scene continues to attract thousands of young creatives from all over the world, steeply rising rental costs and gentrification across the city are making it harder for artists to thrive. For creative young Londoners who live and breathe the city, property guardianship is an affordable way to live in creative boroughs with communities of like-minded people. We’ve put together a guide to help young artists find affordable spaces to live and work in the city.
Introduced in the early 2000s as an innovative solution that benefits landlords and communities, guardianship is quickly becoming a popular choice amongst property owners. However, we often find that people are still confused or misinformed about how property guardianship actually works. In this article, we’re going to resolve all your unanswered questions and tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about using property guardians.
Calling all Property Guardians! Robin Hood Gardens, an internationally recognized example of Brutalist architecture in East London, needs you! Sitting just north of the river in Tower Hamlets, the building is considered architecturally and historically significant across the world. With spacious living accommodation, super light interiors and incredible balcony views across London and the Thames. If you’re an aspiring architect, design enthusiast, or lover of ‘streets in the sky’, then this one’s for you.
Security experts have warned that while many of us stay at home, streets and industrial complexes are becoming easy targets for criminals. While London (and the rest of the UK) is looking quieter than normal, property managers are being urged to take further action to protect their vacant properties. We’ve put together a guide to help you secure your building and keep it safe.
As the UK settles into its third lockdown (this time in the cold winter weather) authorities are warning property owners that rave organisers will be looking for indoor locations they can use to host illegal parties. We’ve put together a list of advice to help protect your vacant property from the devastating damage an illegal rave can cause.
