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If you own a property around Cambridge but use it only occasionally, how do you know if it's safe and secure? What about unplanned emergencies like a flood or a burglary? Who pays the bills? What about if the alarm goes off, who will attend? If you are based overseas it can be stressful, costly and very inconvenient to try and resolve problems or look after a property via long distance, and even if you try to, you still need someone on the ground to oversee contractors. And t

Some property owners live on-site and take a hands-on approach, while others live off-site and hire professional vacant management services to look after their investments. The latter option is often the best solution for absent property owners, and here's why: Poorly managed vacant properties are a liability. They are more susceptible to crime and vandalism and can fall into disrepair quickly if not properly maintained. This can result in significant financial losses for the

Without a homeowner or a tenant in situ, houses are more susceptible to break-ins, vandalism, degradation, fire, and many more potential hazards. What's necessary is that someone monitors the property regularly to spot the early signs and take steps to prevent them from causing further damage. HOW LONG CAN A HOUSE BE LEFT UNOCCUPIED? Exactly how long you can leave your house empty before you'll need to tell your insurance provider will depend on who handles your policy. Most

Whether or not you drain the water supply to your home before vacating, may depend on the duration of your absence and the time of year. It's true that stopping the water supply can prevent risks such as burst pipes and flooding, BUT it can also leave your home vulnerable to cold temperatures and the negative effects such as damp and mould.

Winter is often the time when monitoring an empty property is most important. Heating systems work harder, damp becomes more noticeable, and small issues can snowball quickly if they're not addressed early on. A quick winter maintenance review is something we carry out this month at all the properties we're involved with. Between December and February, we regularly see: heating and hot water faults damp and condensation concerns gutter overflow and roofline issues frozen pip

Hello, I’m Robert from Vacant Management here in Cambridgeshire. If you’ve got a second home in the county—or maybe a holiday home here while you live abroad—this is something really important I’d like you to know. When a property is left empty, even for a few weeks, it’s far more at risk than when someone’s living there. Burst pipes, leaks, break-ins, or even small maintenance issues can quickly turn into costly problems. Regular inspections are one of the simplest and smart