Local people have been very positive. They like the fact an empty building in their neighbourhood is being used again and is being maintained.

“Dot Dot Dot has been a perfect springboard to the city.”

I feel strongly connected with my guardian neighbours. I am getting to know other parts of the community too, through my volunteering.

“As a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot I save £450 per month compared with what I used to pay on rent – that’s a significant difference.”

“It’s a really cool place – I can use it to work in like an office, and there’s already a great community.”

“Once I knew that everyone was up for 16 hours of volunteering a month, I felt pretty confident they’d be great, considerate housemates, and they are.”

“I was drawn to property guardianship because I wanted to live affordably in London which is pretty hard to do – and the volunteering aspect of guardianship with Dot Dot Dot really appealed to me as a way of giving back to the community.”

“It’s great because I often work from home. Because it’s a huge building you have you’re own space, but if you want to hang out with other guardians you can.”

“Being a guardian gives me the freedom to do good, invest time in work I believe in and be part of a fascinating community. It’s a no-brainer.”

“Dot Dot Dot has helped me get to know people around my area and it has been a great introduction to volunteering.”