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YouSpotProperty at the Empty Homes Network Conference 2025

We are thrilled to announce that YouSpotProperty will be attending the Empty Homes Network (EHN) Conference on 21st May 2025 in Birmingham, a key event for professionals and advocates committed to tackling the UK’s empty homes crisis.

Man pays for Disneyland and cruise holidays by spotting empty properties

YouSpotProperty pays 1% of the purchase price, up to £10,000, if they go on to buy and sell a derelict home - Roy Foulkes shares his experience and says he has earned almost £3,000 so far.

A woman has explained how she made £630 by spotting an empty home while walking her dog – and it’s something that anyone can do.

If you spot and report an empty home, you could get a reward.

HOUSE HUNT I made £8,000 just by spotting homes that are empty – it pays for my holidays abroad and anyone can do it.

Spotting and reporting empty homes can be a lucrative side hustle.

How to earn thousands reporting abandoned homes

Homes worth more than £465bn are empty, according to the Empty Homes Network. Here's how people are making money by identifying and reporting them.

‘My deceased parents’ home became a drug den – then was illegally sold without my knowledge’.

Adrian, whose name has been changed for the purpose of this article, was unaware of what was happening at the property - until he received a phone call out of the blue from London police.

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YouSpotProperty at the Empty Homes Network Conference 2025

Man pays for Disneyland and cruise holidays by spotting empty properties

A woman has explained how she made £630 by spotting an empty home while walking her dog – and it’s something that anyone can do.

HOUSE HUNT I made £8,000 just by spotting homes that are empty – it pays for my holidays abroad and anyone can do it.

How to earn thousands reporting abandoned homes

‘My deceased parents’ home became a drug den – then was illegally sold without my knowledge’.