Lisandra made a life-changing discovery after quitting her job when she was informed that she would receive £1,770 for reporting an abandoned property. The reward was courtesy of YouSpotProperty.com, a platform that incentivizes individuals for identifying vacant and rundown houses in their communities.

Upon spotting an overgrown garden and boarded-up windows of a neglected semi-detached property near her bus stop in Crawley, Lisandra, 37, decided to report it to YouSpotProperty. Her action paid off when she received the substantial sum, which coincidentally came at a crucial time as she was transitioning between jobs.

Originally from Portugal and residing in the UK for over a decade, Lisandra expressed gratitude for the timely financial boost, which covered her living expenses while she pursued new employment opportunities. The unexpected windfall allowed her to focus on job hunting without financial stress.

Lisandra and her partner, who works at Gatwick Airport, are utilizing the extra funds from the reward to renovate their home. YouSpotProperty has disbursed over £1 million in rewards to the public, including vouchers and a 1% share of property values, aiming to revitalize neglected properties with community involvement.

Ben Radstone, co-founder of YouSpotProperty.com, highlighted Lisandra’s case as an example of community engagement in reclaiming abandoned properties. The property she reported was in disarray due to a marital dispute, leading to financial neglect and potential repossession. Through intervention, the property was resolved for sale, averting further deterioration and ensuring it could be brought back into use.