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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jess Clark

Property guardians: companies accused of doubling rents

London Renters Union protest
Property guardians and members of the London Renters Union protest outside the Dot Dot Dot offices. Photograph: London Renters Union

Firms that house residents in buildings that would otherwise sit empty have been accused of raising costs during the cost of living crisis, with one company reportedly increasing some fees by more than 100%.

It means property guardians – those who live in empty buildings such as ex-factories, offices, care homes and condemned housing – are facing steep increases. Some fear being made homeless.

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