It may. Malicious damage is commonly insured, but a vacant home can have less protection once the policy's permitted vacancy period has passed.

Making the property less vulnerable to repeat damage

• Repair broken windows and gates promptly.
• Keep exterior lighting working.
• Avoid making the property look abandoned.
• If it is empty, arrange regular checks.

If vandalism is recurring

• Improve the weak access point rather than repeatedly repairing the same damage.
• Report ongoing criminal damage through the appropriate local route.

Read the malicious-damage and unoccupancy terms

If nobody is living there, read the malicious-damage section together with the policy's vacancy rules.