Alistair Brown, Chief Executive of UK-based real estate agency ABI Group, is warning is warning Brits with second homes in Florida and other Floridian property investors to be prepared to manage hurricane damage after the chaos caused by category 3 Storm Milton.
With hurricane season in full force many UK homeowners with properties in Florida face significant concerns about managing their homes from afar.
As many Floridians and overseas holiday homeowners pick up the pieces from category three hurricane Storm Milton, the constant threat of hurricanes in the Sunshine State underscores the importance of proper property management and effective insurance strategies.
Living in Florida presents unique challenges, especially for those in coastal areas where storm impacts can be severe.
CRUCIAL TO BE PROACTIVE
Hurricane season in the state runs from June 1st – November 30th and while central Florida experiences less risk, it’s crucial for homeowners to be proactive in safeguarding their properties.
Bown, whose firm specialises in high-end vacation and investment homes in Central and South Florida, the Caribbean and Europe, says: “Managing a home in Florida, while living in the UK, can be daunting during hurricane season.
“It’s essential for homeowners to understand their options and have a trusted local property manager to help navigate these challenges.
“It’s important for those considering investing in Florida, or already have, to understand the risk in Central Florida is significantly less than those closer to the coast.”
BE PREPARED
And he adds: “While there is no simple solution, we aim to help clients feel more secure about their properties. Being prepared is key to managing the risks associated with hurricanes.”
And he adds: “With the ongoing effects of climate change, it is important for UK residents investing in the Florida property market to be proactive, rather than reactive to secure their assets and key to this is having a local partner on the ground.
