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Richards is an independent Estate Agents in Corfe Mullen, specialising in residential properties for sale and rent as well as property management in Corfe Mullen, Wimborne and the surrounding areas.
Jason Spiers MNAEA, the owner of Richards Estate Agents, has been an agent for over 20 years.
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Dear Jason,
We have just inherited a property, which we will probably put on the market in the spring. Meanwhile as it's unoccupied do you have any advice on what we should do? Mr & Mrs J Kendal
been asked many times over the years.
If you are leaving a property empty for any length switched off in order to save on 'unnecessary' bills. If you decide to do this – particularly at this that both the water and central heating tanks are properly drained down. The last thing you want is whole place ankle deep in water from a burst pipe.
mothballing a property in this way can be a false saving. The sad fact is, an obviously empty house
pick up the phone and call us on (01202) 602121.
the outset, a house that is shut up for months over the winter will always feel cold, damp and unwelcoming when you eventually come to show people round.
mains services connected – set the heating to come on low for a couple of hours each night and morning. This will not only help protect against frozen pipes, but will ensure that the property is just that little bit warmer and more welcoming.
I would also recommend having a couple of lamps and even a radio (set to a talk only radio station such as Radio 4) on timer switches so that these come on a different times within different parts of the property, which will help deter intruders.
In addition, you should try to visit the property regularly – or arrange for someone else to do so – in order to give the place a bit of an airing and to clear away the mountain of junk mail that will inevitably accumulate. This also means that if anything has gone wrong, or any damage has been done – either accidentally or otherwise – it noting that most insurance companies will actually expect an empty property to be visited at least once a month.
idea to let them know that the property is empty, and inform them of the steps you have taken to look after it.
I hope that helps and wish you good luck when it comes to selling.
Jason
Richards Estate Agents
jason@richardsestateagents.co.uk or feel free to
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