Lisandra recently left her job when she was surprised with a £1,770 reward for reporting an abandoned property. The payment came from YouSpotProperty.com, a platform that offers vouchers and cash rewards for identifying empty and neglected houses in local areas.
Upon spotting the deserted property in Crawley, Lisandra, a 37-year-old resident, noticed its neglected state, with an overgrown garden and boarded-up windows. She decided to report it to YouSpotProperty, thinking it was worth a try for a potential reward.
The timely reward helped Lisandra cover her living expenses for an additional month while she searched for new job opportunities. She expressed gratitude for the unexpected financial support, which coincided with her job transition period.
Originally from Portugal, Lisandra has been living in the UK for 13 years. The additional income allowed her and her partner, who works at Gatwick Airport, to allocate funds towards renovating their home.
YouSpotProperty has distributed over £1 million in rewards to the public, including vouchers and a share of property values. Lisandra has since reported another vacant property to the platform.
Ben Radstone, the co-founder of YouSpotProperty.com, highlighted Lisandra’s success story as a testament to the community’s impact on revitalizing neglected properties. He shared details of a case where the platform facilitated the sale of a disputed property, preventing repossession and addressing safety concerns.
By engaging local communities in identifying and addressing vacant properties, YouSpotProperty aims to revitalize neighborhoods and prevent further deterioration of neglected homes.
