London’s Abandoned Warehouses Are Being Transformed Into Giant Living Spaces For Artists

Property Guardianship has become a popular way to live cheaply in London. It allows people to rent buildings that are abandoned and about to be developed. These buildings are often warehouses or commercial spaces, and some even come with photography studios and music studios.

Property Guardian Protection is one of the companies renting out these spaces. The company installs kitchens, toilets, and fire alarms in each building. Reception rooms and Wi-Fi are also installed and bills are all included in the agreement.

Guardians sign a license agreement rather than a tenancy, which has a 28-day notice period. When the building is eventually developed the guardians have to move. Guardians are given priority on new spaces when this happens.

See more from Property Guardian Protection here: www.propertyguardianprotection.com.

Are Local Papers Becoming Old News?

Britain’s local newspapers are in decline. Back in 2005, the UK had 1,318 active local newspapers and since then, the number has dropped to 1,120. 2015 proved the most startling year in recent memory with 33 local/regional papers closing and just 19 launching.

Are local papers across Britain standing on the precipice and staring into the abyss? The same old story repeated itself in 2016 with more local newspapers closing than opening, though it wasn’t quite as bad as 2015. However, the numbers make the situation perfectly clear. If the trend continues, the UK’s regional press could be facing extinction in the long term.

This chart illustrates the ongoing decline of local newspapers in the United Kingdom.

Infographic: UK: Are Local Papers Becoming Old News? | Statista
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3 Bedroom House for Sale (Ideal for Anthropologist…) ;)

Located within Bristol (UK) Zoo this “large family home” is described as:

“steeped in history and is set within its own private island of approximately one acre. Situated in the North East of the zoo, the property has an unusual combination of neighbours including lemurs, penguins and pygmy hippos, all of whom form a strong community spirit resulting in low crime rates.”

Is this real? It would seem so if you believe UK based real estate portal Rightmove.

They add:

“The area boasts an extensive array of natural features and climbing facilities, and [] teachs your children how to forage for food and to watch them play with their friends. The island is also protected by a moat”

And here are the photos (descriptions there’s not ours….) I wonder if Jane Goodall is looking to move? 😉

Exterior and Moat

Exterior and Moat

Monkey Bars

Monkey Bars

Outdoor Area

Outdoor Area

Tree Swing

Tree Swing

Bedrooms

Bedrooms

Current Interior

Current Interior

Current Resident

Current Resident

Summer House

Summer House