There is growing frustration among local authorities that while the number of homeless people remains stubbornly high, there are still thousands of homes lying unoccupied.
Latest statistics for England show 280,000 people are homeless (source: Shelter), while the number of empty homes stands at more than 648,000 (source: MHCLG), of which 225,845 have been empty for longer than six months – and therefore defined as ‘long-term empty properties’.
Some authorities have said the problem is having a serious impact on the viability of communities, that ‘enough is enough’, and have set aside money for enforcement action.
Authorities have a range...
The Empty Homes Network are pleased to announce that the Empty Homes Awards 2021 are now open for submissions, marking...
The Empty Homes Network are excited to announce our Exhibitor+ Sponsors for this year's Virtual Conference on Thursday 27th May, ...
The Empty Homes Network are pleased and excited to announce the full list of confirmed speakers, for our first Virtual...
The Empty Homes Network are delighted to announce the Main Sponsors for this year's Virtual Conference, as Auction House UK, and UK Property Rescue, on Thursday 27th May.
With both organisations offering tailored support to both Empty Homes Officers and owners alike across the Country, their presence, knowledge and experience will no doubt prove fruitful to those attending on the day.
The Empty Homes Network is extremely proud to have partnered with Auction House and UK Property Rescue for this year’s event, and would highly recommend getting in touch with their agents and staff to discuss how they can help...
The Empty Homes Network is delighted to announce that TV presenter, journalist and writer Matt Allwright will be the guest...
The Empty Homes Network is excited to announce they have teamed up with virtual event platform HireSpace, to bring the...
Data released last week by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show a fourth consecutive annual rise in...
Due to the ongoing uncertainty over the safety and all-round feasinility of holding our National Empty Homes Conference this year,...
UK Property Rescue, one of our sponsors and supporters of last year's National Empty Homes Conference, have shown how the...
'Pretty Vacant', a report highlighting how property investment in London is reducing access to much needed housing for locals, has been releasedm by the campaigning charity Action on Empty Homes.
Working in conjunction with the Trust for London, the report highlights:
- The inaccuracies in data from which London's Housing Policy is based on
- The variation in numbers of recorded empty and second homes between neighbouring Boroughs
- The short-term let markets significantly impacting on the rental market
- The tens of thosands of homes currently under construction destined for inward investment rather than providing a supply for locals....
In part 2 of our award winners story, we look at the successful submissions for the remaining three awards, presented...
With figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government showing that the number of long term vacant properties...
Having had the time to reflect on this year's successful National Empty Homes Conference, it is time to celebrate the...
