Million Dollar Squatters - London, UK (54 images)

Million Dollar Squatters is a documentary project in the lives of a sensational group of squatters residing in three multi-million mansions in one of the most upper class residential neighbourhoods
of London, Hampstead Garden.

The magnificent view of the park has provided the perfect surrounding to the story. The squatters' enthusiasm, their constant efforts to look after what has become their home, their ingenuity and adventurous spirit have all inspired me throughout the...
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Million Dollar Squatters is a documentary project in the lives of a sensational group of squatters residing in three multi-million mansions in one of the most upper class residential neighbourhoods
of London, Hampstead Garden.

The magnificent view of the park has provided the perfect surrounding to the story. The squatters' enthusiasm, their constant efforts to look after what has become their home, their ingenuity and adventurous spirit have all inspired me throughout the days and nights I have spent at their side.

Between the fantasy world of exclusive Britain and the reality of squatting in London, I have been a witness to their unique story.

While more than 100.000 properties in London still lay empty to this day, squatting provides a valid, and lawful alternative to paying Europe's most expensive rent prices, as well as offering the challenge of an adventurous lifestyle in the capital.


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The three houses:

Ingram Avenue, NW11 - A 22-room mansion last sold for UK£ 3,900,000 in 2002 and now awaiting planning permissions to be demolished. Two new houses will soon be taking its place.

Winnington Road, NW2
Former residence of Indonesian President Haji Mohamed Suharto. It was sold in 1999 for UK£ 9,500,000 when an inquiry began into his fortune and extravagant lifestyle.

Wildwood Road, NW11 Situated opposite Hampstead Heath, North London's green jewel, the average price for properties on this road reaches UK£ 2,500,000.
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