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22/07/26

Why the Most Secure Vacant Buildings Aren’t Actually Vacant

The growing problem of commercial squatting has brought renewed attention to a challenge that property owners have been managing for years: what happens to buildings when they sit empty between one purpose and the next?
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20/07/26

The outlook for property guardianship: An interview with VPS Guardians General Manager

Property guardianship is increasingly being recognised as a practical and socially valuable approach to managing vacant properties. In this interview, Jonny, General Manager at VPS Guardians, discusses what attracted him to the sector, the trends shaping its growth, and why he believes it is becoming an essential part of modern property strategy.
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06/05/26

What Property Leaders Really Say About Guardianship Properties

We tackle the common questions head on that frequently come up at our networking events about property guardianship.
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Growing Demand for Property Guardianship
23/04/26

Growing Demand for Property Guardianship Signals Opportunity for Property Owners

The recent spotlight on property guardianship by Martin Lewis via MoneySavingExpert is more than just a tip for renters – it’s a clear signal of shifting demand in the UK property landscape. For property owners and asset managers, it points to a growing opportunity.
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31/03/26

Property Owner Checklist

Property guardianship can be a creative solution to these problems whilst adding social value to the local community. However, before jumping in the deep end, it’s important to assess whether property guardianship is the right solution for your vacant building.
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02/03/26

Pros and Cons to Property Guardianship – An Honest Breakdown

VPS Guardians are the nation’s leading provider of guardianship properties, and we wanted to provide this honest breakdown so our customers can make informed decisions when browsing our property portfolio.
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03/02/26

Sky News Highlights Property Guardianship as a Creative Way to Save Hundreds on Rent

Following recent coverage by Sky News’ Money Live Reporter Jess Sharp, property guardianship is once again in the national spotlight as a smart, creative response to the UK’s rental crisis.
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The Hill Group
10/07/23

VPS Guardians partner with award winning house builder, The Hill Group

We have partnered with award-winning house builder, The Hill Group, to introduce property Guardians as a ‘meanwhile use’ solution in an ex-care home in Bristol. 
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06/11/20

How can you Considerably Reduce your Vacant Property Insurance Premiums?

Vacant property insurance can be expensive. Property insurance premiums alone can be considerable, but when you’re adding vacancy into the mix the likelihood is that the premiums will skyrocket. This means that owning a property can be an expensive prospect, even if you’re not actually resident in it.
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06/11/20

How to Avoid Paying Council Tax on an Empty Property

Owning a second property can be a great thing. Whether it’s an investment in the future, a recent refurbishment, or you have acquired a second home through inheritance, it can be tricky to know what exactly to do with it!
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