Global Blog
Keep up to date with the latest news from Global Guardians about our property guardians, vacant properties, events, press releases, awards and achievements.
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Home ownership is down, but does the UK REALLY have a shortage of homes? Home ownership is down, but does the UK REALLY have a shortage of homes?
12/08/2016
Home ownership: the latest figures Last week marked the publication of yet more data illustrating the problems facing the UK housing market. Specifically, yesterd...
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Why become a property guardian in Northolt! Why become a property guardian in Northolt!
11/08/2016
We have a great space available for the right person to be a guardian to live in the affluent area of Northolt. It is going for a mere £300pcm all inclusive of utility bills and council tax! ...
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Aitch Group - Fundraising for Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Charitable Fund Aitch Group - Fundraising for Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Charitable Fund
09/08/2016
THEY DID IT!! Alex, Laurence and James from Aitch Group successfully completed the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100! The team have raised an amazing £17,474 so far which is AMAZING!. If anyone ...
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We've taken on a new building within Ashton Under-Lyne!! We've taken on a new building within Ashton Under-Lyne!!
27/07/2016
Global Guardians Management are continuously taking on buildings across the UK, and now we have taken on our first withi...
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London office prices and retail property will be hit by the vote by Britain to leave the EU London office prices and retail property will be hit by the vote by Britain to leave the EU
04/07/2016
Analysts say that London office prices and retail property will be hit by the vote by Britain to leave the EU. The value of office space in London is predicted to drop approximately 10% following B...
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The Benefits Of Being A Property Guardian The Benefits Of Being A Property Guardian
04/07/2016
Recent statistics gathered from the Government’s English Housing Survey highlight the fact that private renters in London are now outnumbering homeowners for the first t...
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Becoming a property guardian: should I believe everything I hear? Becoming a property guardian: should I believe everything I hear?
10/06/2016
You may have seen (...
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Protect your buildings this summer Protect your buildings this summer
07/06/2016
Nothing would spoil a holiday more than coming back to find that you and your property has become the victim of a crime. Those hard-earned hours of relaxation and sun can be quickly undone if you have...
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Do you know how insurance works with vacant buildings? Do you know how insurance works with vacant buildings?
01/06/2016
Empty buildings are at risk to illegal occupation, criminal damage and fire and theft which usually attracts high insurance premiums, a...
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Think piece: Do you know what BS 7984:2008 is? Think piece: Do you know what BS 7984:2008 is?
27/05/2016
This British Standard 7984:2008 gives recommendations for the management, staffing and operation of an organisation providing keyholding and response serv...
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Do you have the Right to Light? Do you have the Right to Light?
18/05/2016
Firstly you might be wondering what is the ‘right to light’? A right to light may be acquired by ‘anyone who has had uninterrupted use of something over someone else’s land for 20 ...
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We're now BIFM corporate members! We're now BIFM corporate members!
10/05/2016
Global Guardians are proud to announce that we are British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) cor...
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Unlawful Eviction - The ifs and buts! Unlawful Eviction - The ifs and buts!
10/05/2016
Illegal eviction by a landlord or someone acting on behalf of a landlord is a criminal offence and can result in prosecution and a criminal record. The Protection from Eviction Act 1977 protects re...
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Global Guardians respond to The Observer's article on the worsening UK housing crisis Global Guardians respond to The Observer's article on the worsening UK housing crisis
05/05/2016
Data revealed this weekend has lifted the lid on Britain’s bleak outlook on the housing crisis. An opinion poll commissioned by the Observer revealed: Almost four in ten people ...
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We are VOA Specialists! We are VOA Specialists!
04/05/2016
Global Guardians Management (GGM) employs an internal Valuation Office Agency (VOA) specialist team to reduce empty business rates to zero on all vacant commercial prope...
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Think piece: The risk of fires in empty buildings 🔥 Think piece: The risk of fires in empty buildings 🔥
27/04/2016
Did you know that 60 fires occur a day in or beside vacant or derelict buildings? The latest figures show there were 21,700 fires in empty buildings. The main cause of accidental fires in non-residen...
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Think Piece: Squatters' rights - and wrongs Think Piece: Squatters' rights - and wrongs
20/04/2016
Squatting is when someone deliberately enters property without permission and lives there, or intends to live there. This is sometimes known as 'adverse possession'. Under Section 114 of the Legal ...
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Think Piece: All you need to know about business rates! Think Piece: All you need to know about business rates!
20/04/2016
Business Rates is a statutory tax levied by central Government on those responsible for commercial property and is collected locally by the Council. Every five years, the rateable values of commerc...
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Easter donation to CRASH Charity! Easter donation to CRASH Charity!
13/04/2016
CRASH is the construction industry’s charity. They are a unique, practical charity that creates caring environments for vulnerable people in homeless and hospice charities. Global Guardians took pa...
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MIPIM Cannes was a great success! MIPIM Cannes was a great success!
07/04/2016
The Global Guardians team attended MIPIM Cannes, FR last week which was a fantastic exhibition displaying t...
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Our Accreditations! Our Accreditations!
31/03/2016
As the leading provider of property guardians within London and the UK, we're extremely proud of all of our accreditations which ens...
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Global Guardians raise money for CRASH Charity at Easter! Global Guardians raise money for CRASH Charity at Easter!
17/03/2016
Global Guardians are taking part in CRASH Charity's fundraising for Easter ...
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Global Guardians are excited to announce that we are operating in the Midlands! Global Guardians are excited to announce that we are operating in the Midlands!
16/03/2016
Are you or any of your friends/family/colleagues looking for cheap accommodation? Global Guardians can help you! G...
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Global Guardians - Press Release Global Guardians - Press Release
01/03/2016
Global Guardians Management is the market leader in providing Property Guardian Solutions to protect and secure vacant buildings. Our fully vetted, professional Guardians are placed strategically wit...
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MIPIM Cannes 2016 MIPIM Cannes 2016
08/02/2016
We are very excited to announce that Global Guardians will be attending MIPIM 2016 in Cannes!...
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Global Guardians are extremely proud to be working alongside the Albert Kennedy Trust Global Guardians are extremely proud to be working alongside the Albert Kennedy Trust
07/01/2016
Global Guardians are extremely proud to be working alongside the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) with one of the projects they are working on for the homeless. ...
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Enhancing Croydon Enhancing Croydon
04/01/2016
Global Guardians are delighted to announce the launch of our new event called 'Enhancing Croydon', where you will be able to come and see how we are managing Electric House, within the Croydon area. ...
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Global Guardians hit the UK! Global Guardians hit the UK!
23/12/2015
Global Guardians are delighted to announce that we are now managing properties throughout the whole of the United Kingdom. Due to the hard work and diligence from all of the Global team members, we...
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Secure Your Front Door to Deter Thieves Secure Your Front Door to Deter Thieves
18/12/2015
Whether or not there are waves of theft and break-ins occurring in your area, home safety should always be one of your most important priorities. Your home is the place you return to after a long day’...
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How to Keep Your Home Safe This Winter How to Keep Your Home Safe This Winter
18/12/2015
Criminals love winter. The long, dark nights and events from Halloween, to Bonfire night, Christmas parties and New Years Eve mean that many people are out of their homes and thus easier to burgle. Ob...
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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
18/12/2015
At Global Guardians, our live-in guardians ensure that your home stays safe not only from potential thieves and burglars, but they make sure your home doesn’t fall to a lack of care. Through the winte...
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Global Guardians are delighted to be Associate Partner of Develop Croydon Global Guardians are delighted to be Associate Partner of Develop Croydon
11/12/2015
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Security Director Stuart Woolgar celebrates 10 years in the Security Property Industry Security Director Stuart Woolgar celebrates 10 years in the Security Property Industry
13/11/2015
Stuart has been at the forefront in the Vacant Property Security Industry for the past 10 years, including the recent development of BS 8584 Vacant Property Pro...
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Citation Employment Law Citation Employment Law
11/11/2015
Global Guardians Management has become a member of Citation Employment Law. This means that our HR department now has access to the latest employment law updates at their fingertips and our staff rece...
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British Security Industry Association (BSIA) British Security Industry Association (BSIA)
11/11/2015
Global Guardians Management is a member of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). The BSIA is the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK. BSIA members are res...
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Living Wage Press Living Wage Press
11/11/2015
The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Global Guardians, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors...
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BS 8485 Vacant Property Protection BS 8485 Vacant Property Protection
11/11/2015
Global Guardians Management is pleased to announce that we assisted with the development and adhere to the newly created British Standard BS 8584 Vacant Property Protection – Code of Practice. Our ...
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Global Guardians Help Crash Appeal Global Guardians Help Crash Appeal
09/11/2015
In the spirit of the festive season, Global Guardians Management Ltd has donated to the CRASH No Christmas Card Appeal. Please click onto the link belo...
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MIPIM 2015! MIPIM 2015!
06/11/2015
Global Guardians Management exhibited at the prestigious MIPIM UK event for the second year running. This was held over an amazing three days with high quality discussions, talks, conferences and netw...
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5 Common Plumbing Problems You Need To Be Aware Of 5 Common Plumbing Problems You Need To Be Aware Of
27/10/2015
Regardless of whether you are a landlord or a tenant there are a number of common plumbing problems everyone should be aware of. Many plumbing issues can be solved prettil...
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How To Keep Your Home Safe When You Are Away How To Keep Your Home Safe When You Are Away
27/10/2015
Holidays and business trips are not exclusive to just the summer. With people travelling all year round, temporarily empty homes are becoming the target for thefts. ...
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The Worst Things About Renting A Property The Worst Things About Renting A Property
27/10/2015
Renting a property currently seems like the best financial solution to many people due to the rising costs of housing. However, there are a numbe...
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How To Keep Your Home Safe When You Are Away How To Keep Your Home Safe When You Are Away
27/10/2015
Holidays and business trips are not exclusive to just the summer. With people travelling all yea...
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Global Guardians Feature in the ‘Mail on Sunday’ Global Guardians Feature in the ‘Mail on Sunday’
27/10/2015
Global Guardians are gaining momentum at the forefront of the UK property guardian marketplace, ...
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The History of Squatters [Infographic] The History of Squatters [Infographic]
27/10/2015
Since 2012 it is a criminal offence to squat in any empty home in the UK. But there was a time when ‘Squatters Rights’ was present and people cou...
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UK Housing Interview Global Guardians UK Housing Interview Global Guardians
27/10/2015
UK Housing specialises in raising standards in the social and affordable housing sectors. Their ...
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Global Guardians on Sky News Global Guardians on Sky News
27/10/2015
Global Guardians Management Ltd has recently been interviewed by Sky News concerning latest government plans to turn abandoned sh...
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Life Enhancing Chances Life Enhancing Chances
27/10/2015
As part of our commitment to regenerating properties and helping the local community,Glo...
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