Common Questions Landlords Ask Us

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.

Nothing. You actually save money compared to traditional security measures.

Absolutely not. You will have peace of mind knowing your property is being managed around the clock and by a team of dedicated experts. You will have regular check ins and also the monthly inspection report will be shared onto your My Globe account. You will have full visibility of what is happening inside and outside your property.

Virtually any type of building is suitable, provided it is watertight and has a supply of electricity and cold water. We can fit temporary bathroom and kitchen facilities as necessary, which can be removed prior to handing the building back to you.

It depends on the property but our minimum term is 6 months.

No. The primary use of the building remains the same. The fact that it is temporarily not being used as originally purposed is not relevant. The role of the Guardian is to protect the property and in order for them to achieve this goal they need living space in the building. The living space is considered as Ancillary Use, so the primary use of the building never changes.

The short answer is no, because Guardians are not tenants. Guardians are licensees who agree to secure the building they are living in, on behalf of Global Guardians and the property owner. A tenancy can be defined as having possession of land or a property for a period of time agreed by a landlord. However, a Guardian’s Licence Agreement is a weekly rolling agreement to secure the building, and includes a 4-week notice period for the property owner to re-acquire vacant possession of the building. We operate a Licence Agreement model in theory and practice, and do not confer exclusive possession to any Guardian protecting our vacant properties.

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.

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.

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.