Homeless and looking for accommodation

Squatting

For many people without sufficient funds to secure private rented accommodation there may be little option but to consider squatting empty property.

It is estimated that there are some 20,000 people squatting in London alone.

If you are considering squatting, then you can get specialist advice from the Advisory Service for Squatters.

The service is free and open to anyone living in England or Wales [property laws are different in Scotland].

The service is open Monday to Friday 2pm to 6pm.

If you are intending to visit the offices it is best to ring first to make sure someone is there.

The Advisory Service for Squatters also produce a booklet called, "The Squatters Handbook" which costs £1.00. If you wish to be sent a copy then you should send a cheque for £1.57 to also cover the cost of postage.

One word of caution is that if you cause damage on gaining entrance to a property, then you may be guilty of a criminal offence.

The Advisory Service for Squatters
2 St. Paul's Road
London N1 2QN

Tel: 0207 359 8814

Fax: 020 7359 5185