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June 23, 2026

An absurd illustration of Britain's housing problem - The Guardian

Vacant properties are a scourge wherever they are. I'd fully support compulsory possession (not purchase) of any property that has been left empty ...

Kingston-Upon-Thames is named the ghost homescapital of the UK as the top 10 areas with ...

There are an estimated 265000 homes that have been empty for more than six months in the UK at any one time, according to Empty Property Hunters.

London councils told to acquire empty homes to help solve housing crisis | The Standard

The number of unoccupied dwellings in London has increased by 81 per cent since 2016, when Sir Sadiq Khan took office.

Labour urged to act on empty homes in Social Housing Bill - Big Issue

Labour's Social Housing Bill is aiming to limit Right to Buy rules but Lord John Bird has urged ministers to take action on empty homes too.

Battle over 'nuisance' derelict house nears end - BBC

"Every empty property is a wasted home that could be lived in by someone who needs it. "Bringing empty properties back to life is a crucial tonic ...

Derelict Bitterne Park Victorian house hits market for £450k - Daily Echo

... Empty Homes Programme, announced in March and backed by £1 million of investment, to help bring long-term empty properties back into use across the ...

London councils told to acquire empty homes to help solve housing crisis

London's empty homes catastrophe must be addressed on the path to solving the wider housing crisis in the capital, the London Assembly has been ...

Homes in Rochdale set to become temporary accommodation for homeless - I Love Manchester

This cash was funded by a dedicated pot of money given out by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Under the planned Empty Homes Leasing ...

Bradford Council moves in to purchase vacant property - Telegraph and Argus

BRADFORD Council plans to compulsorily purchase a vacant property. The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has issued a Compulsory Purchase ...

Council calls on Manchester public to help bring hundreds of empty homes back into use

“Every void property is a missed opportunity to provide a family a place to live, reduce homelessness, and lessen the burden on temporary ...

It was Britain's most expensive house. Why is its only resident a homeless man who lives on ...

... empty property, as well as ways to disincentivise homes being left empty. ... derelict churches say about our health and happiness? 23 Apr 2026.

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