Squatters invade families' low-cost homes

Evening Standard

21/02/03 - News and city section

Squatters invade families' low-cost homes

Squatters have taken over seven houses worth a total £3.5million in a London borough desperately short of affordable housing.

The five-bedroom properties in Southwark were due to be refurbished for large families on the council waiting list.

News that unwelcome tenants have moved into the homes in Brook Drive, Kennington, will infuriate south Londoners desperate to get a foot on the property ladder.

Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for an investigation.

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