Blog
7 November 2018 | Community, Volunteering blogs
Greenway Clean Up
Dot Dot Dot staff and guardians joined forces with Thames Water, Newham Council and local school children to clean up the Greenway – Newham’s green walking and cycling highway.
26 October 2018 | News and Features
Clarifying the law on Property Guardianship
There is a common misconception that guardians living in buildings which would otherwise be empty have fewer health and safety rights than if they were renting privately. In fact, guardians have the same rights to a safe home as tenants have, and can enforce those rights by the same routes.
26 October 2018 | News and Features
Sunday Politics
BBC Sunday Politics London recently interviewed our founder, Katharine Hibbert, and Dot Dot Dot guardian, Eugene, as part of a report on the number of buildings lying empty in London, and some of the ways different organisations are putting temporarily vacant spaces to good use.
26 October 2018 | News and Features, Volunteering blogs
Building Britain
Earlier this year we partnered with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) to increase the employability of young people in Barnet. Channel 4 presenter Guy Martin has taken up the mission of encouraging more young people to learn vocational trade and building skills as part of his new show – Guy Martin’s Big Build. He recently went out to meet and work alongside young people at VIY projects across the country, and has produced two 10-minute films about his experiences.
18 October 2018 | News and Features
The Insider Info on Cambridge
Cambridge boasts a long, rich history, incredible buildings and interesting sights, plus lots of new places popping up all over the city. We’ve done some digging to help you avoid the tourist hotspots and hang out where the locals go.
17 October 2018 | News and Features
We commend the House of Lords for its reasoned engagement with the property guardian sector
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb triggered a debate on property guardians on 15th October. There was cross-party acknowledgment that, done well, property guardianship is a positive force in the housing sector. Dot Dot Dot was the only property guardian company mentioned by name during the debate, cited as an example of good practice and the sector’s potential to make a difference.
11 October 2018 | Making a Space a Home, News and Features
5 ethical ways to decorate your property
On October 13th we’re celebrating Social Saturday, a nationwide day promoting social enterprises – businesses that trade to bring about positive social change. We’ve put together a list of our favourite social enterprises that could help you add your own unique touch to your property, and also help you reduce your impact on the planet.
10 October 2018 | News and Features
Equality through business #SocialSaturday2018
October 13th is Social Saturday – the nationwide day to celebrate and buy from social enterprises, businesses which trade to bring about positive social change.
26 September 2018 | News and Features
Becoming a Property Guardian: What you should ask before you sign a licence agreement
Here are some of the key questions to ask before you sign up to become a property guardian, including extra charges, deposits and moving on.
19 September 2018 | News and Features, The Dot Dot Dot Story
Providing property peace of mind
Vacant properties can quickly attract attention and become an easy target for anti-social behaviour and squatters. At Dot Dot Dot, we offer an innovative solution by housing socially-minded individuals in empty properties who will proactively report any criminal activity or maintenance issues.
