# Homeless man lives near London's £210m mansion

> London homeless man has lived outside £210m mansion for 3 years.
- Title: Homeless man lives near London's £210m mansion · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: London homeless man has lived outside £210m mansion for 3 years. Swedish man Anders Fernstedt has lived outside London's most expensive property for three…
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## Homeless man lives near London's £210m mansion
Swedish man Anders Fernstedt has lived outside London's most expensive property for three years, using it as a shelter after his tech career ended.
## Mega-mansion sold for £210m in 2020
The mega-mansion at 2-8A Rutland Gate sold for £210 million (€244 million, $278 million) to Hui Ka Yan, founder of China's Evergrande group in 2020.
## Hui Ka Yan never moved in
Hui Ka Yan, founder of China's Evergrande group, never moved into the mansion and it was registered under his wife's name.
## Mansion in state of limbo
The freezing of Hui Ka Yan's wife's assets means the mansion is in a state of limbo and cannot be seized by liquidators.
## Fernstedt's makeshift home
Fernstedt built his home in the portico of the mansion, where he sleeps under a large umbrella and uses mattresses and bedding.
## Fernstedt's lifestyle
Fernstedt, a former tech journalist, has lived in the portico for three years, using community support for food, clothing and showers.
## Community support
Local bakeries, cafes, and florists provide Fernstedt with unused food, flowers, and power, while a homeless charity offers showers and clothing.
## Homelessness in London
London has over 200,000 homeless people, with 4,392 sleeping rough between April and June, up 58% from 10 years ago.
## Key takeaway

Swedish man Anders Fernstedt has lived outside London's most expensive property for three years, using it as a shelter after his tech career ended.