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probate propertiesExecutors, Attorneys & Deputies
One of your first duties is to secure and maintain the value of any assets owned by the deceased or person for who you are acting. If there is a property that is now empty it will be at greater risk and so all reasonable steps should be taken by you to protect it. It is important that regular visits to the Property are continued, as you have a duty to maintain the property and ensure that any damage is repaired. Such as a smashed window. Whether locks should be changed, whether someone has gained access, squatters have moved in. These questions can only be answered by regular property checks. Read more on the importance of property checks for probate properties here. In addition to this - weekly attendance is usually an insurance requirement and without one any empty property insurance is likely to be invalid. |
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Customised Service
As well as checking that the property is secure we also offer customised enhanced services for your peace of mind. Tell us what you would like us to do, such as switching around the lighting, picking up post and taking metre readings. It goes without saying that we will check the place is safe and secure and report back to you.
As well as checking that the property is secure we also offer customised enhanced services for your peace of mind. Tell us what you would like us to do, such as switching around the lighting, picking up post and taking metre readings. It goes without saying that we will check the place is safe and secure and report back to you.
✓ insure it
Many policies do not cover properties that are unoccupied for 30 days or more and so you may need to cancel the existing policy and arrange a more suitable one. Executors/Attorneys/Deputies must ensure that there is suitable insurance cover in place for the property and should notify the insurer of the the policy holder’s death or when the homeowner vacates it. The fact that the property is empty must be covered by the policy and the conditions of the policy complied with. If there is no insurance in place then an empty property insurance policy should be taken out.
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✓ secure itCheck and lock all doors, windows, gardens, sheds and outbuildings. Turn off all electrical appliances (save for any alarms).
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✓ check itMost insurers will require frequent property checks for the policy to remain valid and stipulate conditions in order for it to remain valid. Property Checking Cornwall will check properties however frequently you or the policy require. We also offer randomly timed visits - weekly, fortnightly, monthly as required but at different days or the week, or times of the day to limit any security breaches.
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pricing
We are based in Truro but cover the whole of Cornwall. Prices vary from £45 to £125 for the check depending on distance, frequency and specific requirements. Get in touch for your FREE no obligation quote.
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