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Report Empty Property

📝 TL;DR

Got a vacant eyesore on your street? You can report it, help bring it back to life, and pocket £2,000 for your efforts. But only report properties you've personally found, not those already sniffed out by others, as second-hand leads don't pan out. Property Saviour takes these derelicts, revitalises them, and moves families in, fixing the housing glut problem, and you could play a part in it with just some photos and an address.

There’s probably an empty house near you right now that are you itching to report.

Boarded windows. Garden like a jungle. No lights ever on. Mail piling up behind the door.

You walk past it every day. Wonder what’s going on. Feel a bit uneasy about it.

Nobody tells you this: you can do something about it. And get £2,000 for your trouble.

Don’t tell us about empty properties you’ve already reported to other companies.

Why? They’re ahead of us. They contacted the owner first. They built the relationship already. We’re second or third in line.

We pay fees to track these leads. We spend time. We spend money. And our success rate on second-hand leads is rubbish. Maybe 5%.

Commercial reality: it doesn’t work. We lose money chasing properties other companies found first.

Only report properties to us that you’ve found yourself. Properties nobody else knows about yet. Fresh leads. First contact opportunities.

That’s where we can act fast. That’s where we can help owners. That’s where you get paid for genuine leads that convert.

Second-hand leads waste everyone’s time and our money.

Why Empty Houses Matter?

Empty properties rot. Fast.

Each month they sit vacant, the damage gets worse. Damp creeps in. Pipes burst. Roofs leak. What was a decent home becomes a money pit.

Your street suffers too. Property values drop. The neighborhood looks rough. Families who need housing can’t get it because someone’s letting a perfectly good house decay.

The council? They’re drowning. Over 200,000 empty homes in England. Not enough staff. Not enough resources. They try, but they can’t keep up.

Here’s What We Do?

Property Saviour buy empty homes. We refurbish them properly. Put families back in them.

You find us a property, we’ll pay you £2,000 when we complete the purchase. Cash. Real money.

Not “up to £2,000.” Not a voucher. Actual £2,000.

Empty house with overgrown grass

How Do You Report an Empty Property?

Three steps. That’s it.

Step 1: Take photos of the property. Front. Back if you can see it. The state it’s in.

Step 2: Note the full address. Street number. Postcode. Everything.

Step 3: Email both to sell@propertysaviour.co.uk

Done. No forms. No meetings. No faff.

What Actually Counts as Empty?

You know it when you see it.

No curtains or blinds up. No furniture visible through windows. Garden completely overgrown. Boarded windows or doors. Mail stacked up. Bins never put out.

If it looks abandoned, it probably is.

Some properties have been empty for months. Others for years. Both count.

Can Anyone Report an Empty House?

Yes. Anyone.

Neighbor. Local resident. Someone who walks past every day. Doesn’t matter.

You don’t need to know the owner. You don’t need permission. You’re not doing anything dodgy.

Empty properties are public record. You’re helping get them back into use.

Can You Anonymously Report an Empty House?

Not if you want the £2,000.

We need your details to pay you. Simple as that.

But you’re not “reporting” in a bad way. You’re not grassing anyone up. You’re helping us find properties we can renovate and sell to families who need them.

The owners usually want to sell anyway. They just don’t know where to start.

What Happens After You Email Us?

We do the detective work.

First, we research who owns it. Land Registry. Council records. The boring stuff.

Then we contact them directly. Make a proper offer. Cash buyer. No chain. Quick completion.

If they accept and the sale goes through, you get your £2,000. Paid at completion.

How Long Until You Get Paid?

Property sales take 8-12 weeks typically.

Sometimes faster. Sometimes a bit longer. Depends on the owner’s situation and legal stuff.

You get paid when the sale completes. Not before. We don’t pay for leads that don’t close.

Honest truth: not every property we look at will work. Owner might not want to sell. Property might have issues we can’t fix. Legal problems.

But when it does work? You get the full £2,000.

Do You Need to Know the Owner?

No. Just the address.

We’ll find them. That’s our job.

You just need to spot the property and let us know it exists.

What If Someone’s Already Reported It?

First email wins.

If three people email us about the same property, whoever got there first gets the reward.

Don’t wait. Don’t think “someone else has probably done it.” They probably haven’t.

What About Long-Term Empty Properties?

These are gold.

A property empty for six months is one thing. Empty for two years? Five years? That owner definitely wants a solution.

They’re paying council tax on nothing. Watching it deteriorate. Worrying about squatters or vandalism.

We can help them. And you get rewarded for connecting us.

Can You Report Derelict Properties?

Absolutely.

The worse the state, the more urgent the need. These properties drag down entire streets.

We specialize in properties other buyers won’t touch. Structural issues. Fire damage. Complete renovation needed.

That’s our thing.

Completely legal.

You’re not trespassing. You’re not doing anything to the property. You’re simply telling us it exists.

Empty homes registers are public. Anyone can look them up. You’re just doing it the old-fashioned way – using your eyes.

What If the Property’s on the Council Empty Homes Register?

Even better. Definitely report it.

Council lists confirm it’s been empty a while. Makes our research easier.

You still get paid the same £2,000 when we buy.

How Do We Know It’s Actually Empty?

We verify everything.

We don’t take your word for it and hand over cash. We check council tax records. Visit the property ourselves. Do proper due diligence.

If it turns out someone lives there, no harm done. You don’t get paid, but you’re not in trouble either.

What Information Should You Include in Your Email?

Keep it simple.

Must have:

  • Full address with postcode
  • Photos (exterior)

Nice to have:

  • How long you think it’s been empty
  • Any details you know (owner moved abroad, inherited property, etc.)

That’s it. We’ll handle the rest.

Why £2,000?

Finding empty properties takes time and money.

We could hire someone to drive around all day looking. Pay them a salary. Cover their petrol. Their hours.

Or we could reward you for spotting them in your daily life. Makes more sense.

£2,000 reflects the value you’re bringing. You’re saving us time. Connecting us with owners who need our help. Helping get housing back into use.

Fair exchange.

What Happens to the Property After We Buy It?

We refurbish it properly.

New kitchen. New bathroom. Rewire if needed. Replumb. Redecorate throughout.

Then we sell it to a family who’ll actually live there.

Your street gets a renovated property instead of an eyesore. A family gets a home. You get £2,000.

Everyone wins.

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How do we compare with other methods of sale?
If you are flexible on the price, and need speed and certainty of sale, we are the ones to trust.
Method of sale Value achieved Fees Timeframe Is sale guaranteed?
Estate agents 90–95% 1–5% 3–6 months No – one in three sales collapse
Auctioneers 70–80% 2% plus 2–3 months No – half of properties don’t sell
Property Saviour 70–80% £0 10–28 days Yes – 99% success rate
Get a formal cash offer within 48 hours — no surveys, no delays, no fees.

What If You Spot Multiple Empty Properties?

Email us about all of them.

Each property is a separate reward. Find us three that we successfully purchase? That’s £6,000.

Some people have made a game of it. Drive a different route to work. Walk different streets. Keep their eyes open.

Can You Report Properties Outside Your Area?

Yes. Anywhere in England.

We operate nationwide. Empty house in Cornwall? Email us. Manchester? London? Email us.

Distance doesn’t matter.

What About Abandoned Commercial Buildings?

We focus on residential properties.

Houses. Flats. Bungalows. If someone could live in it, we’re interested.

Old shops converted to flats? Yes. Pure commercial? No.

The Bit About Taking Photos (Do This Right)

Don’t trespass. Stay on public pavement.

Take clear photos from the street. Front of property. Side if you can see it without stepping on private land.

Show the state it’s in. Overgrown garden. Boarded windows. Whatever makes it obviously empty.

Your phone camera is fine. We don’t need professional shots.

What We’re NOT Looking For

Properties with people living in them. Obvious one.

Holiday homes that are empty part-time. If someone uses it regularly, that’s not what we need.

Properties actively being renovated. If there’s a skip outside and builders coming and going, someone’s already on it.

Why Should You Bother?

Because £2,000 is real money.

Because that empty house is bugging you anyway.

Because housing shortage is real and this helps.

Because you’re literally just sending an email with photos you’ll take on your phone.

Five minutes of your time. Potential £2,000 reward.

The Email You Need to Send Right Now

Subject: Empty Property Report

Body: Address with postcode. Attach photos. Add any details you know.

Send to: sell@propertysaviour.co.uk

That’s your £2,000 ticket.

What If You Have Questions?

Email us. Same address.

We’ll respond properly. No automated rubbish. Real person. Real answers.

The Truth About Empty Properties Nobody Tells You

They don’t fix themselves.

That house you walk past every day? It’ll still be empty next month. Next year. Getting worse.

Unless someone does something.

That someone could be you. Today.

Take the photos. Send the email. See what happens.

Worst case? Nothing comes of it. You spent five minutes.

Best case? £2,000 in your bank account and a renovated house on your street.

Email sell@propertysaviour.co.uk now. Address. Photos. That’s it.

Last updated: 12 February 2026

Meet the author

saddat

Saddat bought his first property in 2003. Got hooked instantly. By 2009, he'd seen enough shady property buyers lying to desperate homeowners. So he founded Property Saviour with one mission: tell sellers the truth.

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