Issue

Empty homes

3 stories · discussed at 5 council meetings · 7 councils

Residential properties that are unoccupied and have been so for a significant period. Properties that are vacant and unoccupied. Residential properties that are currently unoccupied. Buildings or units that are unoccupied and available for use. Properties that are unoccupied and not in use. Properties that have been vacant for an extended period. Properties that have been unoccupied and unfurnished for a significant period, and are not being used for residential purposes. Residential properties that are unoccupied and have been so for a significant period. Residential properties that are unoccupied and unfurnished.

Latest stories

  1. Haringey Council Faces £21.7 Million Budget Shortfall Due to Increased Demand and Funding Gaps Haringey Council is facing a projected budget shortfall of £21.7 million for the current financial year, according to a finance update report presented to the Cabinet. Haringey 19 September 2026
  2. Croydon Council Slashes Void Turnaround Times by 55% to Tackle Housing Shortages Croydon Council has significantly reduced the time it takes to make empty homes ready for new tenants, a key initiative to tackle housing shortages and reduce homelessness. Croydon 16 September 2026
  3. Lambeth Council Boosts Re-letting of Empty Homes Amidst Ongoing Void Challenges Lambeth Council is implementing a new strategy to tackle the growing problem of empty homes across the borough, aiming to bring more properties back into use for residents in... Lambeth 17 July 2026