What impact is snow having on the property market today?

As temperatures drop below freezing, property owners who are not moving into their new homes straightaway should check their buildings insurance; empty properties are treated very differently by many insurers and you may need to speak to your insurance provider. They may want you to do internal inspections on the property every few days, or if the plan is to leave the property empty for longer than 30 days, they may need you to turn off the water and drain the system. The biggest risk is pipes freezing in an empty, unheated property, which then results in significant water damage when the pipes then defrost and the water can now run freely with noone there to notice the problem and limit the damage.