You're in safe hands
Our carefully vetted guardians protect the property through occupation and act as a strong and visible deterrent to squatters, theft, vandalism and anti-social behaviour. Their presence addresses these issues head-on, while also caring for and maintaining buildings which positively impacts the local community.
The Process
Connect with our team by phone or email to schedule a property inspection.
We will inspect your property and provide a free proposal detailing how best to secure your empty building.
We cover the cost to make the property habitable and safety compliant for our guardians.
Our guardians are granted access under a rolling non-exclusive license agreement. No tenancy is formed.
Our 24/7 Management team will effectively manage the property. We do not charge property owners any fees.
In just 32 days, we'll hand back your property – either in its original state or better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vacant possession can be provided in as little as 32 days. We work with property owners to ensure a flexible transition, allowing you to regain your property when needed.
No. It has been tested in the Court of Appeal showing no legal defence for Guardians who choose to break their Licence Agreement. Guardians occupy under a rolling non-exclusive licence agreement and do not have exclusive possession of any part of the property. City Guardians hold a set of keys and can access the property without prior notification.
We conduct comprehensive reference checks, using a third-party provider, covering credit, employment, previous landlord, identity, DBS check, bankruptcy and right-to-rent verifications. This forms part of our rigorous application process giving you comfort we are placing responsible individuals that are familiar with the duties of caring for empty properties.
Our minimum contract is for 6 months to ensure we can recoup the fit-out cost of getting the property ready for our guardians. However, we can offer a caretaker service or traditional security guards for shorter periods, so please reach out to discuss your specific requirements.
No – in most cases we cover the fit-out cost to make properties guardian compliant. We recommend contacting our team to arrange an inspection so we can provide a free proposal detailing how best to secure your property.
The minimum we need is running water, electricity and to be water and windproof. Any other internal works required to make the property habitable will be carried out by our team.
All daily internal maintenance matters are our responsibility while the major elements reside with the property owner. Our experience indicates that dilapidation accelerates when a building is left unchecked and vacant, which is why early detection through having our guardians in occupation results in significant cost savings and disrepair to your building.
Yes. We can arrange as much access as required, to you or third parties, to assist with potential planning and development applications.
When under our management, the council tax will be paid for by guardians or City Guardians directly.
Our guardians find comfort in diverse living spaces, embracing everything from self-contained flats and houses to office blocks, pubs, schools and care homes. Arrange a free inspection to see if we can help.
Every project is different but in most cases we can provide a percentage rebate of the guardian licence fees collected on your property.