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DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!
The Global Guardians team had a fantastic time at this years Development Summit in Birmingham last week, in partnership with Estates Gazette. The ICC was absolutely buzzing as Developers, Banks, Ar...
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DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2016!
Global Guardians are extremely proud and excited to announce that we are sponsoring and in partnership with Estates Gazette for the 2016 Development Su...
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THANKS FOR JOINING US AT MIPIM UK 2016!
The team had a fantastic time at this years exhibition, which was full to the brim of property ...
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Global Guardians at MIPIM 2016
Next week, Global Guardians Management is proud to be exhibiting at the 2016 MIPM Stand K-13...
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Maximising the value of your property asset: what to do about empty properties
On the 11th October, Global Guardians will be attending the Property Asset Management Summit, an event of which we are also a sponsor. Stuart Woolgar, our Security Director, will be speaking at an event entitled "Maximising the Value of Your Asset"...
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5 Reasons To Be A Property Guardian!
Tenants in London are facing an incredibly tough time in 2016. Currently, the demand for rental properties in the capital far outstrips the supply as the housing market truly favours the London landlo...
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Squatting is a major problem within the UK!
It prevents developers from building, it depreciates the value of a property which will effect Property Owners and can waste pu...
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Businesses could be forced to pay up to 20% higher business rates under new government proposals
If the proposals are introduced by the UK Government, an unprecedented number of appeals from business ratepayers is predicted. The proposals to increase the rates were contained in draft regulatio...
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Live in leafy Bexleyheath in our fantastic property!
We have a great space available for the right person to be a guardian to live in the affluent surburban area of Bexleyheath. It is going for a mere £300pcm all inclusive of utility bills and co...
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Why become a Property Guardian in Norbiton!
We have a great space available for the right person to be a guardian to live in the affluent area of Norbiton. It is going for a mere £300pcm all inclusive of utility bills and council tax! ...
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Live in up and coming Greenford in our fantastic property!
We have a great massive space available for the right person to be a guardian to live in the environmentally friendly area of Greenford. It is going for a mere £350pcm all inclusive of utility ...
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Home ownership is down, but does the UK REALLY have a shortage of homes?
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!
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
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!!
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
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
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?
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Protect your buildings this summer
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?
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?
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?
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!
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!
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
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!
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 🔥
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
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!
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!
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!
The Global Guardians team attended MIPIM Cannes, FR last week which was a fantastic exhibition displaying t...
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Our Accreditations!
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 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!
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 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
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 (AKT) with one of the projects they are working on for the homeless. ...
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Enhancing Croydon
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 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
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
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
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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Security Director Stuart Woolgar celebrates 10 years in the Security Property Industry
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
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)
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
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
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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