Empty Homes Agency researching community-led housing projects
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RICS points to potential of empty homes in Northern Ireland
With added comment from EHN.
Granby 4 Streets products - craft work from the project
The "empty homes" alternative to Ikea. For those who haven't yet reached peak curtains.
Land Registry email address changes
Big Issue Empty Homes campaign - latest update
Lichfield to get tough on empty homes says Councillor
Property Guardian approach builds momentum in Scotland
After a flurry of negative comment (and some positive responses) about the property guardian scene in England, it will be interesting to see what comments are generated by this piece in a major Scottish newspaper. Statement of interests:The author's…
Activists end Royal Mint occupaton after court ruling
Some empties are more challenging than others...
Diplomatic immunity proves a stumbling block despite council's best efforts.
Dot Dot Dot mounts strong defence of property guardian concept
In this November 2014 article, Katharine HIbbert of Dot Dot Dot mounts a strong defence of the property guardian concept whilst acknowledging the issues that may arise with less ethical service providers. London-based dotdotdot is unique (as far as we know)…
Guardian article criticises property guardian concept
A lengthy Guardian article offers an exposé of the Property Guardian industry. The article highlights really major issues experienced by one individual guardian - with further reference to other cases. This unacceptable situation, which is attributed in part…
Vice article pointing out issues with property guardianship
This article from 2014 is one of a growing number drawing attention to issues with the Property Guardian industry.
Empty homes successes in Yorkshire
Yorkshire Post story referencing Hull, Sheffield and Leeds, along with voluntary group PROBE.
Charnwood looking at CPOs - and what 1 month's council tax exemption is worth
In addition to exploring the use of CPOs, this news article reports that if Charnwood removed their current one-month exemption for unfurnished empties they would take in up to £250,000 extra. Unfortunately, as a two-tier district they would only retain 8% of…