Are empty offices the answer to UK's housing crisis? - The Big Issue
There is even a mechanism in place to quickly and easily transform an office into residential homes. First introduced in 2015, permitted development ...
New 'community right to buy' could transform empty homes to social housing, researchers say
Landlords and community housing groups should be given improved powers to buy empty or poor-quality homes, according to new research.
North Wales council backs huge second homes and empty property tax hike
Currently owners of second homes and long-term empty properties pay a 50% premium. The Welsh Government allows councils to charge up to 300% extra ...
Strategic framework launched to help to tackle Scotland's empty homes
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) has today published new guidance setting out how some of Scotland's 42,000+ long-term empty homes can be ...
Welsh property markets sitting empty thanks to second homeowners - PropertyWire
Indeed, three quarters (74%) of Pembrokeshire's vacant properties belong to people with second homes. Make Drakeford, First Minister of Wales, said: “ ...
Islington occupation says: 'Fill empty homes' - Socialist Party
Islington occupation says: 'Fill empty homes' ... Housing activists in north London occupied 28 empty flats next to Pentonville Prison on 26 August. The ...
Council's second homes tax hike plan sparks property price 'stagnation' fear
Plans to hike taxes for the owners of second homes and empty propertiesin Denbighshire has divided opinion. The county council has voted ...
Why does Bradford Council sell derelict houses at auction? - Telegraph and Argus
... derelict properties owned by Bradford Council were going to auction – often with very low guide prices. One such property – 8 Old Road, is listed .
Derelict barn with no roof near Peak District beauty spot on market for £275k - Derby Telegraph
Derelict barn with no roof near Peak District beauty spot on market for £275k ... The property is located on a well-sized plot of land east of the ...
'We bought an abandoned mansion at an auction by mistake - now we've brought it back to life'
The couple walked away with a huge derelict property after confusion at an auction - but have now made the most out of their mishap.