Community

“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.”

“I saw the advert for Dot Dot Dot and was intrigued to find out more. Initially it was the low cost that attracted me but I also thought the social enterprise side of the business was really cool. I liked the fact that being a guardian with Dot Dot Dot encouraged me to give back and make me do something good with my free time.”

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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.”

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