Lisandra recently left her job and was surprised to receive £1,770 for reporting an empty property. YouSpotProperty.com rewards individuals who identify vacant and abandoned houses in their communities with vouchers and cash prizes.
Upon spotting an overgrown garden and boarded-up windows at a neglected property in Crawley, Lisandra decided to report it to YouSpotProperty. She thought she had nothing to lose and potentially earn a £20 voucher or even a share of up to £10,000 if the property was purchased.
The unexpected windfall of £1,770 came at a perfect time for Lisandra, who was in the midst of leaving her job and attending numerous job interviews. The money helped cover her expenses while she searched for new employment.
Lisandra, originally from Portugal but living in the UK for over a decade, believed the timely reward validated her decision to resign. She and her partner are using the extra funds for their home renovation project.
YouSpotProperty has distributed over £1 million in rewards to the public, including vouchers and property value shares. Lisandra, encouraged by her success, has reported another property to the platform.
Ben Radstone, co-founder of YouSpotProperty.com, emphasized the importance of engaging local communities in revitalizing neglected properties. In Lisandra’s case, the house she reported was in a dispute between a separated couple, leading to mortgage arrears and potential repossession. The intervention helped facilitate a quick sale and prevented further deterioration of the property.
By involving community members like Lisandra, YouSpotProperty aims to bring empty homes back into use and improve neighborhoods.
