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07.09.26
After the fires, the floods and subsidence: protecting unoccupied residential properties
This summer has seen heatwave after heatwave in the UK, with little-let up until late August. Meanwhile, firefighters have been tackling wildfires both small, a...
After the fires, the floods and subsidence: protecting unoccupied residential properties
10.08.26
Heatwaves and the risks to unoccupied probate properties
Though the official heat warnings are in the context of physical health and wellbeing, sustained high temperatures also pose significant risks for land and prop...
Heatwaves and the risks to unoccupied probate properties
11.06.26
Heat Damage to Unoccupied Probate Properties: Are they Insured?
The extreme heat (reaching 35.1⁰ in Kew Gardens) and humidity is uncomfortable for a population unaccustomed to sudden spikes in temperature and older buildings...
Heat Damage to Unoccupied Probate Properties: Are they Insured?
06.03.26
Flooding Risks for Residential Property: effective insurance cover is crucial
The flood risk for thousands of properties is a growing concern for many people living in susceptible areas; but it should be a live concern for all executors a...
Flooding Risks for Residential Property: effective insurance cover is crucial
30.01.26
3 Ways to Protect Unoccupied Probate Properties from Water Damage
As winter sets in, unoccupied probate properties face a heightened risk of escape of water- most commonly caused by frozen, burst, or leaking pipes.
3 Ways to Protect Unoccupied Probate Properties from Water Damage
06.11.25
Insured? Winter heightens empty probate property risks
The number of unoccupied residential properties across England and Wales is a continuing issue for several reasons.
Insured? Winter heightens empty probate property risks
01.09.25
Unoccupied Residential Property and the Risks from Extreme Heat
While most people have relished the heatwaves of Summer 2025 – and we’re not done yet - extreme heat does impact buildings.
Unoccupied Residential Property and the Risks from Extreme Heat
05.08.25
Global Warming and Weather Extremes Increase Risk to Unoccupied Property
In recent months, few will have escaped expert warnings that climate change is making heatwaves stronger and more likely.
Global Warming and Weather Extremes Increase Risk to Unoccupied Property
12.06.25
Unoccupied Properties: Delays highlight the need for effective cover
Probate properties can lay unoccupied for many months while executors await the grant of probate. Even when the grant is received, there may be delays to an eve...
Unoccupied Properties: Delays highlight the need for effective coverThe views and opinions expressed in these news articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of Practice Enterprise Services, Watchman or of its clients.
