by Tony Crocker | Jul 30, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Property, Unclaimed Estates
Local authorities across the UK are currently facing a massive headache: thousands of empty, decaying properties. When a homeowner dies without a will and has no obvious family, the property just sits there. The grass grows tall, the roof leaks, and the council is...
by Tony Crocker | Jul 20, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Property, Unclaimed Estates
We’ve all walked past neglected or abandoned houses before. The garden is a jungle, the roof is shoddy, and the curtains have been drawn for years. It looks completely forgotten. But in the eyes of the law, a house is never truly ownerless. So, what happens if an...
by Tony Crocker | Jun 30, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Inheritance, Probate, Property, Unclaimed Estates
An empty home or abandoned building is more than just an eyesore. Over time, these neglected spaces can become magnets for fly-tipping, vandalism, and anti-social behaviour, which quickly erodes the feel of an entire neighbourhood. With the UK facing a persistent...
by Tony Crocker | Jun 1, 2026 | Abandoned Properties, Empty Houses, Heir Hunting, Information about Heir Hunting, Information about Probate,Wills and Inheritance, Probate, Property, Unclaimed Estates
Every neighbourhood seems to have that one neglected house with the overgrown garden, drawn curtains, and a pile of unopened post visible through the letterbox. Long-term empty properties are a massive headache for local authorities across the UK. With housing waiting...
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...