New rental ‘property’ may be London’s cheapest at £290 a month – but there’s a catch

A VAN is available to live in — for £290 a month. The rundown vehicle has a cramped kitchen and single bed but no toilet or shower.

(This van is available to rent - for £290 a monthCredit: Peter Jordan)

(The van boasts this kitchen, complete with 'skylight' but has no toilet or shower)

(Pablo Joseph said: 'You can use camping toilet with bag for emergency and empty in bin outside')

The owner said the tenant — who must pay a £290 deposit — can use the facilities at a nearby Tesco or the gym, for an extra £30 a month.

It is parked by a block of flats in Streatham, South London.

The ad states: “Campervan to rent to stay in. Not to be driven. You stay in my car park.”

Letting agent Pablo Joseph added: “You can use camping toilet with bag for emergency and empty in bin outside.”

Living in a taxed vehicle with an MoT is legal in the UK.

But the offer sparked derision online.

Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said: “Sadly, some dodgy landlords are trying to cash in on the housing emergency because they know people are desperate.”

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