by Tony Crocker | Mar 16, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Property
Although the problem of vacant properties in the UK is not new, it has gained more attention in recent decades. The housing sector has undergone significant change since the 1990s, driven by shifts in home use, population growth, and rising property prices. Even...
by Tony Crocker | Mar 2, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Probate, Property
London is known for being vibrant, busy and crowded. But did you know that there are potentially thousands of abandoned homes across the city? Perhaps more shockingly, many are mansions. These abandoned buildings, which were often former residences for the rich, have...
by Tony Crocker | Feb 5, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, All blogs, Empty Houses, Property, Unclaimed Estates
According to recent statistics, there are now officially more than 100,000 vacant homes in London. That is roughly the number of people living in a small to mid-sized UK city. Of these, almost 50% are long-term vacant, meaning they’ve been sitting empty and...
by Tony Crocker | Jan 22, 2026 | Family Trees, Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Probate
You are not always an heir to a relative’s estate just because you are connected by blood. Even though this is the norm, several variables can affect your eligibility to receive any inheritance from an estate. This blog looks at circumstances in which a blood...
by Tony Crocker | Jan 2, 2026 | Blog, DNA, Family History Tips, Family Trees, General Genealogy
Family tree tracing can be enjoyable, emotional and potentially life-changing. Finding your ancestors and starting a family tree research project has never been simpler. More people are learning about their ancestry because of the abundance of family history materials...