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review of the voids process

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Croydon Council is currently focused on reducing empty property turnaround times following a review of its voids process.

Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board discussed significant improvements to the voids process in September 2026, reporting a 55% reduction in average turnaround time for empty properties. This means properties are now re-let in 47 days, down from 105 days in March 2023, as part of the council's efforts to tackle housing shortages.

The number of long-term empty properties, defined as those vacant for over a year, has also decreased by 41%, falling from 32 to 19. These improvements stem from a comprehensive review of the voids process, initiated by Croydon Council in 2023, which examines procedures for managing and re-letting empty properties.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council's average void turnaround time was 47 days in September 2026. Source
  2. The average void turnaround time was 105 days in March 2023. Source
  3. Long-term voids decreased by 41% to 19 properties. Source
  4. A comprehensive review of the voids process began in 2023. Source
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