Become a guardian
As long as there is a housing crisis, we’ll work to improve lives by bringing empty buildings back into use as inexpensive, temporary homes. As a property guardian, you’ll ensure the security of the space and look after the local community through charitable work on causes you care about.
Benefits of being a property guardian
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Volunteer for good causes
Dot Dot Dot guardians volunteer for 16 hours each month for any cause they are passionate about
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Flexible contract
You only need to give us 28 days' notice to end your licence agreement and leave the property
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Gain new skills
Learn new skills and build connections through volunteering
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Larger living spaces
Our budget-friendly properties enable you to live alone in great locations
I have a room dedicated to my creative things, a room dedicated to my clothes, a bedroom, separate living room and a kitchen. All for less money than I’d pay renting a room in London. It’s not permanent, but for now, it’s my little paradise.
Dennica
current Poplar guardian
Before I became a Dot Dot Dot property guardian, I lived at home with my mum and younger brother. I wanted to move into my own space, but didn’t think this would be possible until I found Dot Dot Dot.
Eke
former High Wycombe guardian
When I was sharing a house with other people, even with just one other person, I almost always had someone to distract me. Having the chance to live by myself was the main reason I became a Dot Dot Dot guardian.
Jerry
Former High Wycombe guardian
Living as a Dot Dot Dot guardian is one of the only ways to get my own space in London. My entire flat is the same price as a room I was renting in a shared house. It’s temporary form of living; a stepping stone to somewhere else.
Haami
Current Queen's Park guardian
Our impact in 2023
Improving lives in a housing crisis.
the average amount saved on rent by each guardian
average hours of social impact created by each guardian per year
guardians housed with us since 2011
Find out more about property guardianship
What is a property guardian?
As a property guardian with us, you’ll find safe and low-cost housing. But being a guardian is different from being a tenant.
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How to become a property guardian
Before you can view our properties, you’ll need to go through our application process.
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Meet our guardians
We’ve housed many property guardians including nurses, teachers, students, engineers, artists and actors.
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