FAQs Archive - emptyhomes.ie

Q: I know of an empty home that I would like to purchase but dont know where to start, can you help me?

Yes, we can help you establish who the owner or beneficial owners are, and can provide you with contact details for them or contact them on your behalf. We call this our matching service.

Q: If I report a vacant home to you, will it be used for social housing?

That depends on many factors and whether there is a need for social housing in that particular area. At emptyhomes.ie, we are interested in bringing vacant houses back into use as both social and private housing. Either way, we are helping place people into family homes.

Q: What happens when you find the owners?

When we find the owners of empty homes, we discuss the potential sale of their property with them. Our aim is to facilitate the purchase of vacant homes so that they can be refurbished and brought back into use as family homes for those in need.

Q: I heard that the owner of a vacant property near me lives abroad but I have no idea where. Can you help?

Yes, we will be able to locate the owners or beneficial owners, wherever they may be worldwide.

Q: I know of a property that is vacant but the owner has passed away. Can you help?

Yes, our experienced team will carry out a free initial assessment and can investigate the case to determine who the beneficial owners may be.

Q: I know of a property that is empty, what do I do to inform you?

Please click on the "Log it" button on our website, and send us as much information as you can. You can also text us to our Whatsapp number 089 4196616, or call us directly on 041 2133000. Every piece of information helps and the more detail you can provide, the faster we will be able to identify the owner and discuss buying the property from them.

Q: If I want to sell my vacant home, who do I contact?

You can contact us through our contact page by sending us some information, or you can call us directly on the number at the bottom of your screen. One of our team will be in contact with you within 24 hours.

Q: Why have I been contacted by emptyhomes.ie?

You have been contacted because you may own or have a beneficial interest in a vacant property that we are trying to bring back into use as a family home.