Community, Property Guardianship
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Creative Guardians: Inside the World of ...

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.

Creative Guardians: Inside the World of Bookbinding and Film Set Decoration
Community, Cost of Living, Property Guardianship
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The benefits of Blue Door Property Guardianship ...

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.

The benefits of Blue Door Property Guardianship for flexible workers and commuters
Community, House Tips, Interiors, Property Guardianship, security
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🏡 National Empty Homes Week: Bringing ...

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.

🏡 National Empty Homes Week: Bringing Properties Back to Life
House Tips
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The Rainiest Start to the Year Was the  ...

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.

The Rainiest Start to the Year Was the  Wettest on Record in some parts of the UK
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Everyday Fire Safety in Your Property

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.

Everyday Fire Safety in Your Property

How Can Property Guardians Help London’s Vacant Property Crisis?

How Can Property Guardians Help London’s Vacant Property Crisis?

According to recent research, there are at least 341,419 empty properties across Great Britain that have been vacant for at least 6 months. For context, that is a shocking total of 10.6 empty properties in every thousand - with a total value of £10.5 billion. Greater London accounts for a large proportion of this number, with 24,677 long-term vacant properties in the capital alone. While there is no quick fix to solve the London vacant property crisis, Property Guardianship is a flexible vacant property guardian security solution that puts the needs of the landlord and the community side by side.

Creative Spotlight: Debbie Forbes Author of 'Campbells of Ackendown'

Creative Spotlight: Debbie Forbes Author of 'Campbells of Ackendown'

With the creative arts at the heart of everything we do, Blue Door Property Guardians are proud to showcase the talents of our creative network. It is with great pleasure to announce that our business manager, Debbie Forbes, has recently completed her much-anticipated debut novel Campbells of Ackendown. Inspired by research into her own heritage, Forbes takes us back to 18th century Jamaica.

Vacant Property? 5 Tips for Landlords Between Tenants

Vacant Property? 5 Tips for Landlords Between Tenants

If you own or manage property, you’ll know that the occasional period of downtime between tenants is almost unavoidable. However, in the wake of the COVID pandemic, many landlords have found themselves struggling to re-let their buildings - leaving them with long-term vacant properties to manage. In this situation, finding affordable, efficient, and effective methods of empty property management is crucial. Here are our 5 tips for landlords between tenants.

Do You Have to Pay Business Rates on Empty Property?

Do You Have to Pay Business Rates on Empty Property?

Due to law reform in 2007, landlords still have to pay business rates for their property even when it’s vacant - a painful expense for properties generating no income! So, in this post, we’re sharing our top tips and tricks to help landlords with empty property avoid this expensive cost and minimise any unnecessary outgoings.

The Cost of Graffiti Removal for Vacant Property

The Cost of Graffiti Removal for Vacant Property

Illegal graffiti is everywhere and, without proper maintenance and monitoring, the blank canvas of an undisturbed vacant property can quickly become an easy target. Leaving vacant property owners with an annoying and expensive problem to fix.

In this article, we’re running through why graffiti is bad for business, the cost of graffiti removal, and some graffiti prevention methods to help protect your vacant property in the future.