Empty Property Support
Bringing Empty Properties Back Into Use
Heir Trace Heritage helps trace ownership, identify rightful heirs and support the resolution of vacant or neglected UK properties.
Understand the issue
Empty homes usually point to a deeper problem.
A vacant property may look abandoned, but often the real issue is unclear ownership, a deceased owner, missing heirs, or an estate that has never been properly resolved.
Start with what you know
You do not need the full story to report it.
A simple report can give Heir Trace Heritage enough information to begin checking whether ownership, estate or heir tracing research may be needed.
The property address or nearby location
How long it appears to have been empty
Any visible neglect, damage or safety concern
Anything known about the owner or history
Report an empty property
Complete the form and the details will be reviewed.
The facts
What impact do empty properties have on the community?
303,185
long-term vacant dwellings were recorded in England on 6 October 2025. Long-term vacant usually means empty for more than six months.
They can attract vandalism, trespassing, fly-tipping or anti-social behaviour.
They can reduce confidence, value and appearance across the local area.
They can create health and safety concerns for nearby residents.
They can fall into disrepair and affect surrounding properties.
They keep usable housing out of circulation during housing pressure.
Take action
Help move an empty property forward.
If a property appears abandoned or unresolved, reporting it may help identify who is connected to it and what can happen next.
Contact Us NowEmpty Property Support
Bringing Empty Properties Back Into Use
Heir Trace Heritage helps trace ownership, identify rightful heirs and support the resolution of vacant or neglected UK properties.
Understand the issue
Empty homes usually point to a deeper problem.
A vacant property may look abandoned, but the real issue is often unclear ownership, a deceased owner, missing heirs, or an unresolved estate.
Start with what you know
You do not need the full story to report it.
A simple report can give Heir Trace Heritage enough information to begin checking whether ownership or heir tracing research may be needed.
The property address or nearby location
How long it appears to have been empty
Any visible neglect, damage or safety concern
Anything known about the owner or history
Report an empty property
Complete the form and the details will be reviewed.
The facts
What impact do empty properties have?
303,185
long-term vacant dwellings were recorded in England on 6 October 2025.
They can attract vandalism, trespassing or fly-tipping.
They can reduce confidence and appearance across the local area.
They can create health and safety concerns.
They keep usable housing out of circulation.
Take action
Help move an empty property forward.
Reporting an abandoned or unresolved property may help identify who is connected to it and what can happen next.
Contact Us Now