There are no specific dimensions that lead to the classification of a mansion. Most have several bedrooms and bathrooms and might also have staff quarters. A mansion is simply a large house and most are or were owned by o… See more

London is still the centre of wealth and this is where you will find the majority of abandoned mansions. Other cities that were previously important in the industrial revolution also have many abandoned old properties. … See more

High earners are the most likely people to buy an abandoned mansion or large derelict property. Before the eighties and nineties recessions, young urban professionals or ‘yuppies’ were making huge amou… See more

Planning permission can be difficult to obtainif the building is of architectural special interest. Problems with access across adjoining land can cause difficulties for owners and there is also the question of inheritance … See more