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Sharp Increase in Housing Associations Using Property Guardians to Protect Empty Property

5 February 2019 No Comments

A new infographic by leading Property Guardian provider, DEX Property Management, illustrates the increasing use of Property Guardians by Housing Associations across the UK. Housing ...

8 Guardian Decorating Tips That Won’t Break The Bank.

30 January 2019 No Comments

Have you recently moved into a DEX Guardian property? Do you want to spruce it up and inject some personality into your new room without ...

Councils Set to Double Council Tax on Empty Property

29 January 2019 No Comments

UK councils are set to increase council tax on empty property by to up to 300% as they are given increased powers to get tough ...

Property Guardian Companies Conduct First Census of the Sector

19 December 2018 No Comments

90% of Property Guardians were accommodated in the same property for over 6 months, according to the first industry census. Key Findings 90% of ...

The Cost of Winter on Vacant Properties

28 November 2018 No Comments

With cold weather fast approaching, leading insurance firms are urging customer to prepare. It is reported that 1 in 1000 properties will fall victim to ...

True cost of squatting

1 August 2018 No Comments

Just before the New Year commercial squatting made headlines when activists travelled from all across London to take up residence in the former Royal Mint. ...

Empty homes spike in London commuter belt

24 November 2017 No Comments

Sam and Rachael Kamau revamped a once-dilapidated four-bedroom terrace they bought for £1 under a scheme to bring empty homes into use. London’s commuter belt ...

Providers Cooperate to Raise Standards

8 November 2017 No Comments

A white paper published today sets out the legal & safety obligations for guardians and property owners. It has been issued by the UK’s seven leading property ...

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