One for people living in Hackney near mare street - the squat that has appeared

They are not all like that some have waiting lists of years to get a place and are communitys rather than a load of piss stained loafers.

I know, I know.
I've been to Berlin, I understand the difference, but in general it's not attractive when you over 30 and have your own family. There are some good squats (or rather proper communes) and there are some which are just glorified crackhouses.

Not everyone understands the idea. Some think of them as an alternative to a free youth hostel, where you can go when you feel like, do some drugs or get drunk, crash there, take a piss in the corner etc.