Dex Together Volunteer Spotlight: Rogier
27 May 2025
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As part of DEX Together, DEX Managing Director, Rogier, explains how he is supporting dutch foreign affairs at UK prisons.
Imagine living in lively city centre’s or charming hidden spots without breaking the bank. Many professionals across the UK are making the switch to become a Property Guardian—an affordable and smart alternative to traditional renting. It’s a great way to enjoy a unique, flexible living experience while keeping your costs down.
A Property Guardian is someone who occupies an empty building to help keep it secure. Basically, you get to live in a unique space—often in a great location—while paying less than what you’d usually find on the market. Also, you help us by reporting any maintenance needs.
Perfect if you’re:
It’s not for you if you need long-term stability.
Guardians pay less than private renting and save hundreds
of pounds each month.
Our licence agreement is on 28 day rolling monthly contract.
Guardianship helps you live in central locations or in your preferred area for less.
After more space? Many of our commercial properties have larger rooms.
Meet like minded people in your house share, flat or building.
Live in converted offices, care homes, fire stations, schools
or stately homes!
"What I love about Property Guardian life is... I love how we’re able to live in an amazing area of London that we’d otherwise never be able to afford!
We’ve also got access to more space which allows us to keep our creative pursuits alive - where else could we fit a drum kit and a violin?”
Browse available properties in your desired location.
Complete a simple application process, chat with our team and view the property.
Start enjoying affordable living in your new home once your application is approved.
By living in the property and reporting any maintenance issues, you’re helping to keep it safe.
Join hundreds of satisfied property guardians who trust us to provide affordable, secure living spaces in London and beyond
As part of DEX Together, DEX Managing Director, Rogier, explains how he is supporting dutch foreign affairs at UK prisons.
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Typically, our guardian licence fee is approximately 30% less than renting. However, it depends on the property size, condition, location and other factors. For example, we have some rooms in house shares available for £360 inclusive of Council tax and utilities, to one-bedroom flats in Central London from £1,518 inclusive of council tax. We have a variety of priced options both in London and outside of London. Subscribe to our newsletter to keep updated with new properties.
Property guardians enjoy certain legal protections akin to those of tenants, particularly regarding health and safety standards, fire safety, and HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) regulations. They are also protected under the Protection from Eviction Act. However, there are key differences to note: guardians usually work under a 28-day notice period and have non-exclusive possession, which means that property owners or their representatives can access the property at any time. Learn more here. If you have any questions or need further clarification about this arrangement, feel free to ask!
At DEX, our guardians are professionals. To be eligible you must meet the following requirements.
It’s simple. To become a guardian, follow these simple steps:
Yes, a holding deposit equal to 5 weeks' licence fee is required.
As long as the property remains under our management and you follow your license agreement, the duration can range from a few months to 8 years!
We generally protect properties for varying lengths of time, but we rarely accept properties for less than 6 months. Most of our properties stay under our management for at least a year, with some having been with us for 8 years and counting. However, please note that the notice period is 28 days, so we can only guarantee that the property will be available for 28 days at any given time.
We require one month's calendar notice from the last day of your license fee period.
We will inform you straight away that your 28 day notice period has been activated. Our team will then prioritise you for any of our available properties and arrange viewings etc. We understand it is stressful and are here to support you.
Check out our frequently asked questions if you still have some questions around property guardianship security and if it’s right for you.
Or speak to a member of our team – they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
