Time-lapse of portable housing block being built in Mitcham

A time-lapse video has been released showing the YMCA's new affordable housing scheme being put together in south-west London.

The Y:Cube is made up of single units costing £30,000 each which can be stacked and moved about where needed.

The new block in Mitcham will see 36 formerly homeless people move into their own "modular homes" with a rent of £148 a week, 65% of the market rent in the area.

Wendy Omollo, a new tenant, said: "After becoming homeless and having to live in hostel accommodation, by moving in to the Y:Cube, I will get my independence back."

She said she hoped the scheme would enable her to save money for a deposit so she can eventually purchase her own property.

Richard James, from YMCA South West London, said it presented "affordable aspirational housing for single people in housing need".