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!
Production companies are constantly searching for filming locations that fit their creative vision, budget, and logistical needs. With our diverse portfolio of properties, we’re frequently approached by production teams looking to match unique features of a location with a director’s concept or script — whether that’s a period home, a contemporary office, an industrial setting, or a striking natural landscape.
Our latest collaboration is with the global creative agency Leagas Delaney, supporting the Royal British Legion’s powerful multichannel charity campaign, “On Your Street.” This project shines a light on the everyday lives of British Armed Forces veterans, capturing moving stories of those living within our communities.
A property guardian is a carefully selected working professional who is licensed to live on-site at a vacant property. Their main duty is, of course, to secure and protect your vacant building for the duration it is empty. But, beyond just keeping it safe, protecting a vacant property involves a few specific duties. Here’s our list of the roles that a property guardian will commit to within their license to take up residence in your property.
One of the biggest threats to vacant properties over the winter is the risk of leaks or water ingress. From flooding to mould, any moisture finding its way into your property is bad news. For most property owners, it’s relatively easy to protect a building from the storms and (seeming) endless rain of the UK winter. However, when you are managing a vacant property, things get a little more complicated. So, for landlords and vacant property managers, here’s our guide to successfully leak-proofing your property.
If your property is going to be vacant for any length of time, making sure it is fully protected and maintained is crucial. One important part of the process is to check your insurance details and make sure that your cover will remain valid. Check out our landlord’s guide to insuring long term unoccupied property for everything you need to know.
Whether you own a holiday let that will be empty for the winter, or a commercial property that is between tenants, you’ll want to do everything you can to protect your empty property while you’re not there. The good news is that research shows one of the most effective forms of empty property protection is to simply make it look like someone’s home. So, as experts in vacant property protection, we’ve put together 5 simple tricks to help you make it look like someone’s home – even when they’re not.
Calling property guardians! We are happy to introduce our newest property - a delightfully large, community space in Harlow with parking and a large garden. Located in the heart of the commuter town of Harlow, Essex - our new property would be particularly well suited to a group of friends looking to halve their rent.
