Empty property?
We’ll take care of it
Why choose Guardianship?
Our Guardianship Strategy is designed to make a positive impact
Inclusive
My Globe provides you with visibility and control. Your property portfolio in one location.
Progressive
We always look to do more, do better, everyday.
Safe hands
We keep your property fully compliant and carry out maintenance works giving you peace of mind.
What Property Owners say
"Global Guardians Management has been providing us with advice and services since August 2014. They have successfully secured and managed 10 of our properties with both their Property Guardian and Property Caretaker solutions. We chose to work with Global Guardians based upon their high-level of accreditations and company ethos. Global has provided expert advice on how to best secure our voids, reduce our outgoing costs and the time our teams need to dedicate to these projects. Global also regularly brings new things to the table. Through my new My Globe account login I can see that Global have saved us £438,816.00 on these costs and have generated an income for us of £33,800.00"
Sharon Roberts
Allocations & Lettings Manager
Amicus Horizon Housing Association
“We have enlisted the services of Global Guardians to secure and manage our void property stock for many years now; they have saved my organisation a great deal in security costs. The Guardians occupy a diverse range of properties within our portfolio while offering a flexible approach for each in isolation. I have recommended Global Guardians' services to many others in the profession and will continue to do so.”
James Rodgers
Aitch Group
“Global Guardians helped us meet our business goals with a far more cost-effective solution than 24/7 security. We value their socially responsible approach turning empty buildings into affordable homes which we even highlighted in an internal awards scheme. Their service and property management have been excellent.”
Alex Berry
Senior Surveyor
Property & Asset Management, JLL C Jones Lang La Salle incorporated
"Clear and prompt communication. Natasha is prompt and efficient when responding to or raising queries from Guardians or Southern. The whole team has been a pleasure to work with and have taken the worry out of vacant properties.Great colleagues to work with, Highly recommended."
Rosie Ansah
Contracts & Partnerships Officer
Southern Housing
Frequently asked questions from Property Owners
Why should I use Global Guardians as opposed to traditional security options?
Using the services of Global Guardians is the most cost-effective and hassle-free way to protect your empty building as a property owner. You could save up to 100% compared to traditional static 24-hour security guards, and up to 100% compared to boarding-up, which simply alerts the public to the fact that the building is unoccupied. By having our Guardians living in your building, and hence making it occupied, your insurance premiums will be considerably less than for a vacant property. On top of this, your property is legally protected against squatters and other trespassers and vandals, and will not depreciate in value due to being left to stand derelict for a long period of time.
How much will this solution cost me?
Nothing. You actually save money compared to traditional security measures.
How long am I tied down for in the contract?
It depends on the property but our minimum term is 6 months.
How many Guardians will you put in site to secure my building?
Depending on the size and build of the property, after an initial inspection, we are able to identify how many Guardians we can place in your building to ensure it is as safe and secure as possible. We currently have spaces which are suitable for just one Guardian such as a residential flat; alternatively, we look after larger, non-residential buildings where larger numbers of Guardians are essential to keep the property safe and secure. It follows, logically, that a building of 150,000 sq.ft requires more than a handful of Guardians to keep it secure, as opposed to a three-bedroom, semi-detached house.
Will Guardians be on site 24/7?
Guardians will not be on site 24/7; however, under the Licence Agreement, they will agree to be in the property at certain times during the week. A good way to look at this is thinking of a general residential home, where the property is not in use at all times; the occupiers go to work and return home later in the day. The Guardians are living in the available space and are legally protecting the vacant property.
What kind of people become Guardians with Global Guardians?
All our Guardians are professional, full-time employed individuals who are checked by our in-house vetting department. All documentation (including passport, bank statements, references from current landlord and employers) must be checked and approved prior to moving into one of our available spaces. This process is administered professionally and efficiently to ensure that the properties which we manage are being secured by the right people. Evidence of this is stored on our secure servers. We have the most stringent vetting process in the Guardianship industry. You can only become a Guardian if you pass the vetting process and the Ideal Guardian Assessment.
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