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It is not illegal to keep a property empty but it can be expensive.

If your property is only occupied occasionally (perhaps you live elsewhere at other times), you need to make arrangements for it to be secure and well maintained during your absence. To prevent the property falling into disrepair and becoming a target for vandalism you should, at least:

• Arrange adequate insurance
• Arrange for the gardens to be maintained to a minimum standard
• Create the appearance that it is occupied, for example, by hanging curtains
• Have it inspected at regular intervals and undertake any repairs or damage that may occur
• Consider giving a neighbour or your Local Authority a telephone number so that someone can be contacted in an emergency.

Alternatively, you may like to consider selling the empty property or letting the empty property.