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The rules of the firms with London listings

Each firm's general rules, not written on every listing. Check with the firm before you apply.

  • Ad Hoc Property

    Notice you give
    28 days' notice
    Notice they give you
    At least 28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    21+
    Security deposit
    5 weeks' payment in total, including the holding deposit
    Holding deposit
    1 week's payment, counts towards the security deposit (not paid on top)
    What's included
    Contents insurance for your own things isn't provided
    Pets
    Not allowed
    Couples
    Not stated
    Students
    Not stated
    Employment / income
    Employment: income or savings
    Checks
    credit check, references
    Visits and inspections
    Says its staff can come in at any time
    House rules
    No smoking indoors. No parties. Ask the firm before decorating
    If the building closes
    Says guardians whose building closes get priority for its other homes (not guaranteed)
    Living there
    Partners or guests can't live with you permanently unless the firm approves them
    How to apply
    Register first, then get viewing invitations. Back-up address required

  • Blue Door Property Guardians

    Notice you give
    28 days' notice
    Notice they give you
    28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    25+. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Security deposit
    Typically £400. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    This firm doesn't usually include broadband in the monthly payment. Most homes are unfurnished. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Pets
    Not stated
    Couples
    Yes
    Students
    Not stated
    Employment / income
    Employed or self-employed
    Checks
    credit check, references, criminal-record check (DBS)
    Visits and inspections
    Regular inspections (how often isn't stated)
    House rules
    Its house rules aren't on its website, so ask for them before you sign
    If the building closes
    Says it may help you find another of its homes if one is free (not guaranteed)
    Living there
    Not stated
    How to apply
    Register first, then get viewing invitations

  • Corporate Guardians

    Notice you give
    Not stated
    Notice they give you
    Not stated
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    Not stated
    Security deposit
    Not stated
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    This firm usually includes bills in the monthly payment
    Pets
    Not stated
    Couples
    Not stated
    Students
    Not stated
    Employment / income
    Not stated
    Checks
    Not stated
    Visits and inspections
    Regular inspections (how often isn't stated)
    House rules
    Not stated
    If the building closes
    Not stated
    Living there
    Aimed at contractors and work teams; individuals welcome
    How to apply
    Contact the firm to arrange a viewing

  • DEX Property Guardians

    Notice you give
    1 month's notice. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Notice they give you
    At least 28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    18+ (higher at some properties)
    Security deposit
    5 weeks' payment
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    This firm doesn't usually include broadband in the monthly payment. Most homes are unfurnished
    Pets
    Not allowed
    Couples
    It depends on the property
    Students
    Not stated
    Employment / income
    Full-time employed or self-employed (no part-time). Guarantors not accepted. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Checks
    credit check, references
    Visits and inspections
    Monthly inspections, without warning. Says its staff can come in at any time
    House rules
    No smoking. Ask the firm before decorating. You can't run a business from the home. Tell the firm before long absences
    If the building closes
    Says guardians whose building closes get priority for its other homes (not guaranteed)
    Living there
    A second person living there must meet the firm's criteria too
    How to apply
    Contact the firm to arrange a viewing

  • Dot Dot Dot

    Notice you give
    28 days' notice
    Notice they give you
    28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    18+
    Security deposit
    5 weeks' payment
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    Not stated
    Pets
    Not allowed
    Couples
    It depends on the property. If two of you share, you each pay 65% of the single price
    Students
    Accepted
    Employment / income
    No employment requirement. Yearly income at least 30 times the monthly payment. You must volunteer 12 hours a month (a condition of living there). Guarantors not accepted. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Checks
    credit check, references
    Visits and inspections
    Monthly inspections, without warning
    House rules
    No smoking indoors. Guests: at most 3 at a time; one may stay overnight up to 3 nights a week. No parties. You can't run a business from the home. Tell the firm before long absences
    If the building closes
    Says it may help you find another of its homes if one is free (not guaranteed). You must keep a plan for where you'd go if asked to leave (a "move-on plan")
    Living there
    A second person living there must meet the firm's criteria too
    How to apply
    Apply first, then book a viewing

  • Global Guardians

    Notice you give
    28 days' notice
    Notice they give you
    At least 28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    21+
    Security deposit
    Required (amount not stated). Other payments: a key payment (amount not stated)
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    Not stated
    Pets
    Not allowed
    Couples
    It depends on the property
    Students
    Not accepted
    Employment / income
    Full-time employed or self-employed (no part-time). Income of at least £18,000 a year. Can't accept part-time workers, people on zero-hours contracts or people living on government benefits. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Checks
    references
    Visits and inspections
    Monthly inspections, without warning. Says its staff can come in at any time. Says it can move you to another room. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    House rules
    No parties. Ask the firm before decorating. You can't run a business from the home
    If the building closes
    Says it may help you find another of its homes if one is free (not guaranteed)
    Living there
    You can't live with anyone under 21. A second person living there must meet the firm's criteria too. Partners or guests can't live with you permanently unless the firm approves them
    How to apply
    Register first, then get viewing invitations. Be ready to move in within 5 working days. 1 month upfront. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them

  • Guardian Secure

    Notice you give
    Not stated
    Notice they give you
    Typically 28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    21+
    Security deposit
    Not stated
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    Not stated
    Pets
    Not stated
    Couples
    Not stated
    Students
    Not stated
    Employment / income
    The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Checks
    references
    Visits and inspections
    Regular inspections (how often isn't stated)
    House rules
    Its house rules aren't on its website, so ask for them before you sign
    If the building closes
    Says it may help you find another of its homes if one is free (not guaranteed)
    Living there
    Not stated
    How to apply
    Apply first, then book a viewing. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them

  • Halo Guardians

    Notice you give
    28 days' notice
    Notice they give you
    Not stated
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    21+
    Security deposit
    1 month's payment. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Holding deposit
    1 week's payment, counts towards the first payment. The firm says this isn't refunded. In England a holding deposit must normally be refunded or taken off your first payment — ask them.
    What's included
    This firm doesn't usually include broadband in the monthly payment. Rooms are unfurnished
    Pets
    Usually not permitted
    Couples
    Yes, you pay 50–75% more than one person
    Students
    Not stated
    Employment / income
    Full-time employment required. A guarantor is asked for if you are on a zero-hours contract or self-employed
    Checks
    references, criminal-record check (DBS)
    Visits and inspections
    Surprise inspections (how often isn't stated). Says its staff can come in at any time
    House rules
    Ask the firm before decorating. Its house rules aren't on its website, so ask for them before you sign
    If the building closes
    Says it may help you find another of its homes if one is free (not guaranteed)
    Living there
    Stays typically last 6–8 months
    How to apply
    Apply first, then book a viewing

  • LOWE Guardians (The LOWE Group)

    Notice you give
    28 days' notice
    Notice they give you
    At least 28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    21+
    Security deposit
    Required (amount not stated)
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    This firm doesn't usually include broadband in the monthly payment
    Pets
    Not allowed
    Couples
    The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Students
    Not accepted. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Employment / income
    Full-time employment required. Income of at least £15,000 a year. Guarantors not accepted. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Checks
    references, criminal-record check (DBS)
    Visits and inspections
    Monthly inspections, without warning. Says its staff can come in at any time. Says it can move you to another room
    House rules
    No smoking. Guests: at most 2 at a time; none may stay longer than 48 hours. No parties. Ask the firm before decorating. You can't run a business from the home. Tell the firm before long absences. Lost keys are charged for
    If the building closes
    Says it may help you find another of its homes if one is free (not guaranteed)
    Living there
    You can't live with anyone under 21
    How to apply
    Apply first, then book a viewing

  • VPS Guardians

    Notice you give
    28 days' notice
    Notice they give you
    At least 28 days
    Minimum stay
    Not stated
    Minimum age
    Not stated
    Security deposit
    Required (amount not stated). Returned within 28 days of leaving
    Holding deposit
    Not stated
    What's included
    Most homes are unfurnished. Contents insurance for your own things isn't provided. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them
    Pets
    Not stated
    Couples
    It depends on the property
    Students
    Not stated
    Employment / income
    Not stated
    Checks
    Not stated
    Visits and inspections
    Regular inspections (how often isn't stated)
    House rules
    Ask the firm before decorating. Tell the firm before long absences
    If the building closes
    Not stated
    Living there
    Not stated
    How to apply
    Register first, then get viewing invitations

London property guardians: questions

Is property guardianship in London worth it?

54 of the 94 London listings publish a price for one person: from £450 up to £3,750 a month, with a middle figure of £750. 9 of them only give a starting price, so the real cost can be higher. 13 say bills are included. We show what the firms publish, so you can set that against other options.

What you give up is security: a guardian usually signs a licence rather than a tenancy, which in England means fewer legal protections and shorter notice (at least 4 weeks on a rolling licence). Buildings can also differ from ordinary homes. Whether it is worth it depends on the price, the notice period and the building, which the listing and the firm's page spell out.

How do I become a property guardian in London?

You apply to the firm that manages the building. Each firm below has its own process, and the table above shows what each one says about age, checks and how to apply.

How to apply: Ad Hoc Property: register first, then get viewing invitations. back-up address required; Blue Door Property Guardians: register first, then get viewing invitations; Corporate Guardians: contact the firm to arrange a viewing; DEX Property Guardians: contact the firm to arrange a viewing; Dot Dot Dot: apply first, then book a viewing; Global Guardians: register first, then get viewing invitations. be ready to move in within 5 working days. 1 month upfront. the firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them; Guardian Secure: apply first, then book a viewing. the firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them; Halo Guardians: apply first, then book a viewing; LOWE Guardians (The LOWE Group): apply first, then book a viewing; VPS Guardians: register first, then get viewing invitations. Minimum age: Ad Hoc Property 21+; Blue Door Property Guardians 25+. The firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them; DEX Property Guardians 18+ (higher at some properties); Dot Dot Dot 18+; Global Guardians 21+; Guardian Secure 21+; Halo Guardians 21+; LOWE Guardians (The LOWE Group) 21+. Checks the firms state: credit, reference and DBS.

Do property guardians get paid?

No listing here pays the guardian: every one of the 54 priced London listings is a monthly payment that the guardian pays.

Some firms also require guardians to volunteer: Dot Dot Dot, 12 hours a month (a condition of living there).

How much does a property guardian room in London cost?

54 of the 94 London listings publish a price for one person: from £450 up to £3,750 a month, with a middle figure of £750. 9 of them only give a starting price, so the real cost can be higher. By type: rooms: £450–£1,000 (middle £750); studios: £670–£900 (middle £720).

Security deposit: Ad Hoc Property: 5 weeks' payment in total, including the holding deposit; Blue Door Property Guardians: typically £400. the firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them; DEX Property Guardians: 5 weeks' payment; Dot Dot Dot: 5 weeks' payment; Global Guardians: required (amount not stated). other payments: a key payment (amount not stated); Halo Guardians: 1 month's payment. the firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them; LOWE Guardians (The LOWE Group): required (amount not stated); VPS Guardians: required (amount not stated). returned within 28 days of leaving.

Holding deposit: Ad Hoc Property: 1 week's payment, counts towards the security deposit (not paid on top); Halo Guardians: 1 week's payment, counts towards the first payment. The firm says this isn't refunded. In England a holding deposit must normally be refunded or taken off your first payment — ask them..

In England a security deposit is capped at 5 weeks' payment and a holding deposit at 1 week's. Bills are sometimes included and sometimes not: each listing page says which, and the All-in price on a card adds the extras the firm lists.

Which London areas have guardian rooms?

23 London boroughs have live listings right now: Camden (14), Kensington and Chelsea (10), Tower Hamlets (9), Bromley (6), Croydon (5), Hackney (4), Haringey (4), Lewisham (4), Newham (4), Barnet (3), Brent (3), Southwark (3), Wandsworth (3), Ealing (2), Hammersmith and Fulham (2), Lambeth (2), Redbridge (2), Richmond upon Thames (2), Greenwich (1), Hounslow (1), Islington (1), Kingston upon Thames (1), Merton (1). 7 listings do not give a borough.

What notice do London guardians get?

Notice the firms state: Ad Hoc Property: 28 days' notice; Blue Door Property Guardians: 28 days' notice; DEX Property Guardians: 1 month's notice. the firm's own pages disagree on this, so ask them; Dot Dot Dot: 28 days' notice; Global Guardians: 28 days' notice; Halo Guardians: 28 days' notice; LOWE Guardians (The LOWE Group): 28 days' notice; VPS Guardians: 28 days' notice.

In England a guardian usually has a licence rather than a tenancy, and a rolling licence needs at least 4 weeks' notice. The agreement you sign sets the notice period, so read it before you pay anything.

General information, not legal advice.

Figures come from the listings above and from each firm's published terms. This is general information, not advice.