It is not unusual for properties to be left empty for a significant period of time, whether it is a holiday getaway in a remote part of the country or a house or office building that is in between tenants or owners.
But this scenario does present risks that are not so prominent when a house, flat or commercial premises is under the watchful eye of an occupant. Our knowledge of protecting unoccupied properties means that the common risks, such as a flood caused by plumbing in disrepair, or vandalism, are well known to us.