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.
There’s a lot to think about if you have an empty property on your hands, which has led to a wide held belief that empty property management is either expensive, time-consuming, or both. But, actually, we don’t think it needs to be either. We’ve picked out the top five threats to vacant property to take a closer look at how guardian protection could help protect your asset with ease.
According to the latest Home Office Fire and Rescue Incident Statistics, emergency services attended 153,314 fires in total last year. That’s roughly 420 fires a day across the UK, 60 of which are reported to have happened in or next to vacant properties.
If you own or manage property you have a liability in law to prevent and protect the property from fire, whether it is vacant or not. So, in this article, we’ve put together everything you need to know to keep your asset, and any visitors or nearby properties, safe from the risk of fire and arson.
One of the questions we are frequently asked about our Property Guardian protection services is ‘What is the difference between a property guardian and a tenant?’ Although there are lots of similarities between tenants and guardians, their roles couldn’t be more different. To start with, a professional Property Guardian has a duty and responsibility to protect and care for your property, in a way that a tenant does not.
Metal theft has been dubbed the world’s most annoying crime, and for good reason too. This frustrating crime wave is leaving hundreds of properties, and their owners, with thousands of pounds of damage to clear up. This week we’re looking into what metal theft actually is, who’s most at risk, and most importantly, what you can do to protect your property.
With rent and property prices continuing to rise, saving for a deposit and getting onto the property ladder in London is now harder than ever. But, with some simple planning and smart saving, there are ways you can make your money work for you. So, this week we’re sharing a few realistic tips to help make saving your first deposit easy. We’ve covered everything from the best saving scheme to halving your rent costs (and we promise we’re not just going to suggest you spend less on coffee).
