With only seven weeks to go, The Empty Homes Network are excited to announce our Exhibitor+ Sponsors for this year's National Conference, being held on Wednesday 20th May in Birmingham.Extending their support of the Conference and of the Network, all of…
The Empty Homes Network are delighted to welcome back Fraser & Fraser as the main event sponsor for our annual national conference taking place on Wednesday 20th May, 2026.With their knowledge and experience of supporting Empty Homes Officers across the…
The Empty Homes Network has today published its latest report, offering a comprehensive snapshot of housing underuse across Wales and reinforcing the urgent need to bring empty properties back into use.The report reveals that while Wales’ housing stock…
To coincide with Empty Homes Week 2026, and in support of Action on Empty Homes’ national campaign, the Empty Homes Network are pleased to announce the EHN Awards 2026 are now open for submissions.Presented at our annual Conference to be held on Wednesday…
We are delighted to announce that Steven Parkin, a senior representative from Homes England, will be joining us as a featured speaker at our Conference this May.Steven will be attending to discuss the UK Government’s newly launched Social and Affordable Homes…
The Empty Homes Network, together with social impact investment firm Resonance, has successfully brought together a coalition of housing sector organisations and experts in a joint call on housing policy, urging the UK Government to prioritise action on empty…
The Empty Homes Network is pleased to share that National Empty Homes Week 2026 will take place from Monday 9th to Sunday 15th March 2026, continuing this important annual spotlight on the vital work councils, housing professionals, and local partners are…
The Empty Homes Network are delighted to announce the programme for our 2026 Conference, bringing together leading experts, practitioners and innovators from across the UK and Ireland to explore how empty homes can be brought back into use.This year’s…
The Empty Homes Network is pleased to share an overview of our 2026 Training and Events Calendar, setting out a comprehensive programme of conferences, courses and practitioner-focused sessions for the year ahead.Our 2026 programme is designed to support…
The Empty Homes Network (EHN) is pleased to announce the launch of a new member service for 2026: EHN Regional Roundtables.A new initiative for the Network, the Regional Roundtables will provide a dedicated, online space for empty homes practitioners to come…
A Private Member’s Bill has been introduced in Parliament proposing the removal of council tax valuation exemptions for properties that are empty or derelict.The Bill seeks to address long-standing concerns about the number of unused and neglected properties…
Did you hear BBC Radio 4’s “More or Less – The Stats of The Nation” on Wednesday morning? It dealt with a listener’s question as to the number of Empty Homes in England and whether the existing (empty) housing stock could partially defray the need for the…
The Government has now confirmed that the New Homes Bonus (NHB) will come to an end after 2025–26, with funding being absorbed into the core local government finance settlement from 2026–27 onwards. Often viewed as disproportionately rewarding wealthier…
The Empty Homes Network is delighted to announce that bookings are now being taken for our 2026 National Conference, returning on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at The Studio, Birmingham. After the strong turnout and positive feedback from our 2025 event, the 2026…
