Having a home away from home is an incredible experience 99% of the time. Unfortunately, when that 1% strikes, it can cause a host of issues that are made more difficult the further from the property you are.
When a property is vacant, any maintenance issues or failures can go unnoticed for months at a time causing more damage and costing more money.
For example, if a pipe were to burst and leak water into your upstairs bathroom, what would’ve been just an emergency call out and a day of servicing would escalate in your absence. Suddenly your upstairs landing in a small pool and you’ve got water damage down into the ground floor ruining the art on your walls and causing structural damage.
This is a worst-case scenario but the longer you leave a property vacant, the more chances you might miss something like this.
At Poised, we help our clients ensure their vacant properties are as secure as they can be through a few simple but sometimes overlooked steps.
1 . The Right Insurance
We advise that you check your home insurance to ensure it remains valid while you are away and confirm what it covers. Some policies have terms and conditions that detail the amount of time your property can be left unattended. And what measures you should take to keep your cover valid.
2 . The right technology
From AV to leak detection system there are ways to ensure your home is secured. Obviously, the requirement will vary if your property is an apartment with a concierge on site compared to a house in a quiet residential area
3 . Property Management
Ultimately technology will only do so much, plus having your second inspected as part of property management will often work in your favour when it comes to your home insurance.
CONTACT US if you have any questions or want to know how we can assist you with your vacant property maintenance.