Property News · January 10, 2010

Property guardian schemes are a cheap way to rent a home with character. But you won't stay long


‘Property guardians’ can save a packet by moving into vacant buildings but they can’t expect any security themselvesIn an age of housing shortages, unaffordable prices and sky-high rents, paying just £50 a week to live in a character home may seem a dream. But for Andy Fairclough, and hundreds like him, it is a reality – because they are “property guardians”.There are several UK firms running guardian schemes, looking after empty houses and commercial premises on behalf of owners. The firms recruit individuals who want a flexible lifestyle unsuited to conventional home ownership or renting. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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