Welcome to Grafton Empty Homes, part of the Grafton family of businesses.
According to a recent study, the value of empty homes in the UK is £212 billion, and represents nearly 3% of the U.K.’s housing stock.
Our vision at Grafton Empty Homes is to bring empty homes back into use, and make the most of vacant properties across the country.
Our focus is on:
1. Identifying empty homes. We work with members of the public, Local Authorities and legal firms to identify unoccupied residential properties. If you have spotted an empty property please report it to us here.
2. Bringing empty homes back into use. We have a variety of solutions, and ways of working with absent owners to bring these properties back into use.
Most of us have seen run down properties in our towns, with bins that are never put out and no sign of occupation. If left for long periods, empty properties become derelict and can be a danger to neighbouring properties. More than just an eyesore, they can attract squatters and various criminal activities including vandalism, arson and fly-tipping.
Once these properties are brought to our attention [link], Grafton Empty Homes work with the local authority to trace the owners. Depending on the reason why the property has been left empty, we can propose a number of solutions to the owner. If they can’t be found, we can research and locate any beneficiary to the property, and provide guidance to the new owner. As we have a long time association with legal advisors with particular experience in housing, we can always find a solution. This gives us the full range of expertise to help local authorities, local residents and empty home owners make use of the empty properties in their area.
If you bring an empty home to our attention, whether as a member of the public or a local council, there is no fee for the research and potential sale.
Call Mark Byrne today on 020 8875 1230.
