“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.”

“I love the idea that you are part of a community in such a large city. I like the fact we are allowed to be creative with the decoration of the flat and getting involved with local charities is something which I have missed doing over the last few years.”

“As a Dot Dot Dot guardian I feel fully engaged in the local area. London has a bit of a reputation for being somewhere where community is neglected, but being a guardian who volunteers has given me strong connections and roots in my neighbourhood.”

“Living in a Dot Dot Dot property has enabled me to do much more volunteering and reduce my hours at my day job.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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