Housing Shortages
Croydon Council is currently addressing housing shortages by significantly reducing the time it takes to prepare empty homes for new tenants.
Croydon Council has reduced the average time to make empty homes ready for new tenants from 105 days to 47 days, a 55% improvement, as discussed by the Housing Assurance Board in September 2026. This initiative aims to tackle housing shortages, with the number of long-term empty properties also decreasing by 41% from 32 to 19.
The improvements in Croydon followed a comprehensive review of the voids process, which began in 2023, according to a report to the Housing Assurance Board in September 2026. This review led to a series of changes aimed at making more homes available for residents.
Key facts
- Croydon Council reduced average void turnaround time from 105 days to 47 days. Source
- This represents a 55% improvement in void turnaround time. Source
- The number of long-term voids in Croydon decreased by 41%. Source
- Long-term voids in Croydon fell from 32 to 19. Source
- These improvements were discussed by Croydon's Housing Assurance Board in September 2026. Source
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