Lisandra recently left her job and received a notification that she was being granted £1,770 for reporting an empty property. This payment came from YouSpotProperty.com, a platform that rewards individuals who identify vacant and neglected houses in their communities.
Upon meeting the set criteria, individuals receive an initial £20 voucher for M&S or Amazon. If YouSpotProperty acquires the reported property, the reporter is entitled to a 1% share of the property value, capped at £10,000.
Lisandra, a 37-year-old resident of Crawley, noticed the abandoned property while walking to her bus stop. She observed the property’s neglected garden and boarded-up windows, which signaled its vacancy. Motivated by her interest in gardening, she decided to report the property to YouSpotProperty without much expectation.
This unexpected windfall of £1,770 from YouSpotProperty came at an opportune time for Lisandra, who had recently quit her job. The funds provided her with financial relief for another month as she pursued new job opportunities.
Originally from Portugal and residing in the UK for the past 13 years, Lisandra expressed gratitude for the timely reward, which supported her during the transition from her previous job to potential new employment prospects.
Lisandra and her partner, who works at Gatwick Airport, are currently renovating their home, and any surplus from the payment will be allocated to their DIY project. YouSpotProperty has distributed over £1 million in rewards to the public through vouchers and property value shares, with Lisandra having reported another property since.
Ben Radstone, co-founder of YouSpotProperty.com, highlighted Lisandra’s success story as a testament to the positive impact of engaging local communities in the revitalization of vacant properties. In Lisandra’s case, the property she reported was owned by a separated couple facing mortgage delinquency and repossession threats. Through mediation, YouSpotProperty facilitated a swift sale agreement, preventing the property from further deterioration and disuse.
