Councils to target empty homes in bid to meet housing needs

Councils to target empty homes in bid to meet housing needs

South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils are offering support to bring empty properties back into use.

Council to launch scheme getting vulnerable people into housing

Southampton City Council is set to host a Landlords Forum after approving a project to help house vulnerable people.

Belfast Council plan could see empty homes used to tackle housing shortage

Plan may see measures like "strengthened compulsory purchase powers" and money for "converting empty homes into social housing"

Council working to get more than 1,000 empty homes back into use

The aim is to increase the number of homes to meet the local authority's Housing Plan for 2025-2030.

Over €2.5 million received in funding for derelict Laois houses under refurbishment grant scheme - Laois Today

A total of 48 derelict homes in Laois have been brought back into use since July 2022 with the help of a grant scheme that supports the refurbishment of vacant properties. Under the vacant property refurbishment grant, you can receive a payment of up to €70,000 to turn a vacant or derelict house or building into your permanent home or a rental property. In all, €2,528,772 in funding has been drawn down by people in Laois with 48 homes completed.…

Central Bedfordshire Council news and press releases

Of the homes we've brought back into use this year, over half had been empty for between 2 and 5 years, and 9 had been empty for over 10 years. Empty homes can have a negative impact on communities, leading to issues such as anti-social behaviour, vandalism and can affect the value of nearby homes. A home can become empty for any number of reasons including if the owner has passed away with no next of kin, has moved away or is unable to afford r…