Look out for empty, derelict, or abandoned homes in your local area—signs include boarded-up windows, overgrown gardens, or neglected upkeep. You don’t need any special skills or training, just your everyday awareness. Whether you’re walking to work, out with the dog, or on a school run, your local knowledge can help identify properties that may otherwise go unnoticed. If it looks empty, it could be a lead.
Noticed boarded windows and overgrown front garden during morning walk
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Purchase price: £120,000
Abandoned property with broken fence and mail piling up for months
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Purchase price: £185,000
Empty for over a year with peeling paint and broken gutters
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Purchase price: £95,000