Derelict property...

[ProPlus]

Seen 2 properties near me that are boarded up, etc... how does one go about finding out who owns them to put offers in as they could be quite good money spinners?

one is a 4/5 bed victorian terrace house and the other is a 2 floor flat above a shop, but the door to the property is boarded up.

Any advice or is it a case of spending the £4 (or whatever it is now) contact housing association and going off the last owner off that?

If it what happens if I can't find them/get in contact with them to offer a price?

[Sam_68]

Ask the Land Registry. You may be able to bring the up on a search on the Land Registry's website if they've changed hands relatively recently, otherwise you'll have to contact them and ask for a search, for which a nominal fee is payable.

[Egbert Nobacon]

Some local councils often have a register of empty/derelict homes and sometimes an Empty Homes Officer (probably not the correct title !)

They often will be in touch with the owner to try and get the property back into use somehow, especially if the property is old and has some architectural value.

Whenever I have approached them they are very helpful and in some cases will forward on your details to the owners.

[tobeee]

I called the Council about one that backed onto the garden of my new house. Been empty for 15 years apparently, owned by some weirdo who lives just 30 miles away, but the only occasions he visits is at 3.00 in the morning! I discussed it with the locals, who, although had nagged the Council a bit, didn't go too far in case the Council adopted it and moved a family of Lithuanian refugees into it! Ha Ha! Council chap I spoke with was very helpful (though I am persuasive!) and agreed to let the owner know I was interested in buying it. A month later it was on the market (overpriced for such a wreck). I've clearly rambled off the point a bit here - call the Council!

[cheekymonkey]

send me the full address details & i'll find out ha ha






as sam said... land registry website if you have the address

Edited by cheekymonkey on Wednesday 4th July 08:51

[superlightr]

havnt you been living there for the last 13 years or so?

[ProPlus]

superlightr said:

havnt you been living there for the last 13 years or so?

Who me?

[ProPlus]

cheekymonkey said:

send me the full address details & i'll find out ha ha






as sam said... land registry website if you have the address

Edited by cheekymonkey on Wednesday 4th July 08:51

Is actually.....

No... wait..... I see your game

[scotal]

If them are derelict how do you intend getting the lending to pay for them? Just a thought?

[smrc426]

My family house from the early 1900s, is derelict in Balham, I found a website that told me that it was owned by a french man and an indian. Its just sitting there, it'd be a great investment for our family but it'll be worth a bomb even in its current state.

[freddies_dad]

scotal said:

If them are derelict

Nice English.

[scotal]

freddies_dad said:

scotal said:

If them are derelict

Nice English.

Indeed I am both nice and English, thanks for pointing it out.