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There are lots of pros to living in a squat, beyond the financial ones. Squats hold community events, give out meals and actually improve difficult neighbourhoods. You have to consider the ethics of squatting. Our building is a Grade II-listed Victorian warehouse, owned by a private landlord, which has been neglected for years. I would never advocate going into someone’s home. Squatters aren’t unemployed heroin addicts. Lots of my housemates work. There are cons, however: people break windows and scream ‘dirty squatters!’ In 10 years time, I probably won’t be squatting. I’m working and studying, so I’ll probably be settling down. Squatting has been a really good learning experience. I feel a lot more confident and I can tackle anything. It could be a gap-year activity.
