Unoccupied structures, whether residential or commercial, are ubiquitous in the majority of the UK. Even though unreported unoccupied properties might not seem like a big problem, they can generate a lot of problems for towns and communities. Here are several benefits and reasons why reporting an empty house is important.

 Preventing the Decline of Urban Areas

Unoccupied properties can degrade quickly. If they are not kept up, they can turn into eyesores and take away from the overall charm of an area. By identifying these properties, professionals can take action to improve or protect them, preventing urban degradation and preserving the aesthetic appeal of communities.

Enhancing Community Safety

Unoccupied properties may be the scene of criminal activity such vandalism, unlawful dumping, and squatting. The area may become more uneasy as a result of these actions, which could endanger the safety of the residents. By enabling law enforcement and local governments to monitor and report an empty home, you help increase community safety.

Maintaining Real Estate's Value

If there are empty, run-down buildings nearby, the value of the nearby homes and businesses may decrease. Properties that are neglected could turn off prospective buyers or investors, which would reduce their value. You can ensure that these issues are resolved and that neighborhood property values are maintained or even increased by reporting an empty house.

Environmental Benefits

Weeds and other vegetation can take over neglected unoccupied properties, posing a fire risk and serving as a haven for insects. By reporting vacant properties, proper maintenance may be carried out, reducing environmental risks and improving living conditions. Innumerable cases of rodent and pest infestations in long-abandoned dwellings have been documented. Environmental impacts are also frequent, such as vegetation growing across the land and creating irreversible damage. However, locating the owners of these assets is the only way to achieve this. Numerous abandoned houses that have been neglected by their owners are among the many that we see. Personal challenges or the fact that they haven't yet gotten around to maintaining the unoccupied property could be the cause of this. The owner will always have the final word in whatever they wish to accomplish.

How to Submit an Unoccupied Property Report

You can report any and all London empty houses using the form below or our website. When owners pass away without leaving successors to handle their inheritance, it is the primary cause of empty homes. We look for the nearest family using tracing and genealogical resources. We can begin the process of giving the property back to its original owners as soon as the family has been identified. The fastest and most efficient approach to resolving empty properties is ours. This is the result of our property security and insurance service. We enter the building, change the locks, and turn off the water and electricity to prevent further damage.