Renting in London: 'I have lived in an old school and now an office block'

Living in an empty building such as an old office, school or a church as a property guardian has been a way of finding a place to live in the capital at a reduced rate.

Property Guardians don’t have the same rights as normal tenants but do get to pay less than the market rate.

29-year-old Charley Hullah, from south London, has lived in five empty properties over the past nine years.

The Property Guardian Providers Association says they expect the number of people who want to become guardians to rise by more than 50% to 50,000 this year.

Charley says he's seen both the demand for these properties and the prices go up, as other renters seek cheaper options in London.

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