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  • 20-04-2016 5:25pm
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    Bigoldhouse
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭


    I have recently inherited a house, and is sitting empty since last October. We've been checking on it twice a week, making sure no frozen pipes over winter, emptying postbox and checking windows etc. We've changed the insurance too.

    Eventually will be moving into it, but that could be early next year. We air it out when we can, but you can feel a slight mustiness/dampness in the air.

    If there anything else we should be doing until then. Would a dehumidifier be any use? Anything else that should be checked?


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    Uriel.
    Registered Users Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭Uriel.


    You should have the heating timed to come on for a short while particularly during the colder months to keep the damp minimal.

    Has it got an alarm? Would recommend a system or a device that will notify you by email/text when alarm goes off. This could be something even small and simple like a motion sensor in the house that would contact you if detects movement within the house.


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    Bigoldhouse
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Bigoldhouse


    Uriel. wrote: »
    Has it got an alarm? Would recommend a system or a device that will notify you by email/text when alarm goes off. This could be something even small and simple like a motion sensor in the house that would contact you if detects movement within the house.

    No regular alarm, but have 2 wifi connected cameras that detect motion and record, also alerts on my phone.


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    Uriel.
    Registered Users Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭Uriel.


    Bigoldhouse wrote: »
    No regular alarm, but have 2 wifi connected cameras that detect motion and record, also alerts on my phone.

    You're well ahead of the game so :)


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    bbbaldy
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    If it has an open fire or stove check for nests in chimney ( if flues are not protected. ). Light fires when you can, with the windows open, they are great at sucking new fresh air into the house. Dehumidifiers are good but need to be emptied regularly. Changing the air in the house is key. If mould starts it has to be treated, can't just paint over it.


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    newacc2015
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    Do you have vacant possession insurance? It is a special type of insurance. As some insurance will cancel a policy if someone hasnt lived in the property for a while


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    ted1
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    Bigoldhouse wrote: »
    I have recently inherited a house, and is sitting empty since last October. We've been checking on it twice a week, making sure no frozen pipes over winter, emptying postbox and checking windows etc. We've changed the insurance too.

    Eventually will be moving into it, but that could be early next year. We air it out when we can, but you can feel a slight mustiness/dampness in the air.

    If there anything else we should be doing until then. Would a dehumidifier be any use? Anything else that should be checked?

    Stick in on daft as a short term unfurnished let. I know several people who needed such when they were renovating their own home . There is a market


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    Bigoldhouse
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Bigoldhouse


    newacc2015 wrote: »
    Do you have vacant possession insurance? It is a special type of insurance. As some insurance will cancel a policy if someone hasnt lived in the property for a while

    Yep, insurance broker did that. thanks


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    Bigoldhouse
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Bigoldhouse


    ted1 wrote: »
    Stick in on daft as a short term unfurnished let. I know several people who needed such when they were renovating their own home . There is a market

    Was thinking about that. I'm probably trying to put off cleaning out the house!


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