# UK’s Ghost Home Capital Revealed

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-06-20T15:52:59+00:00
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## Resource

Kingston-Upon-Thames has become the UK’s ghost home capital, with nearly 2,000 empty properties—just one example of a nationwide crisis affecting every corner of the country. Despite its historic charm, top schools, and bustling shopping center, homes sit vacant for years, decaying while London professionals commute past. Even ultra-luxury zones like Kensington and Chelsea are hit, with stalled renovations and million-dollar listings left abandoned. A new company, Empty Property Hunters, is hunting down these neglected homes, earning commissions on sales to tackle the issue. The problem isn’t confined to wealthy areas—empty homes stretch from affluent boroughs to budget towns like Burnley, revealing a complex, nationwide housing emergency. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2e0c11cd9d214ea

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