Blog
14 December 2018 | Spotlight on, Volunteering blogs
Spotlight on: James – Chatter Chamber
Since becoming a Dot Dot Dot guardian in east London in Spring 2018, James has volunteered over 70 hours to good causes. hours of volunteering since 2011. Find out more about the work he has been doing with Chatter Chamber and how being a Dot Dot Dot guardian has enabled Chatter Chamber to take off in his blog below.
26 November 2018 | Awards and Recognition
We are members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme. What does that mean?
We are members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme. It’s an independent body set up to protect consumers from unfair practice. Being a member demonstrates our commitment to high standards, best practice and delivering a fair, transparent and quality service.
21 November 2018 | Community, News and Features
Community Spirit in Whitechapel
We held the first networking event at our Whitechapel property, organised by our fantastic community host Ewa. Over 30 guardians turned up to mingle, share skills, enjoy brownies by local social enterprise Rise, and sip drinks made by the building’s resident cocktail pro.
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.
