With over 700,000 empty homes, 170,000 vacant commercial properties, and around 350,000 homeless people, taxpayers shouldn’t bear the housing burden. Empty properties could be sold to investors committed to easing homelessness for a minimum of two years post-purchase.
React
Legislate to allow landlords to sell properties directly to government
We call on the Government to introduce new legislation to allow landlords to sell tenanted properties directly to the government, so tenants are not made homeless.
New regulations mandatory landlord checks and invest in more social housing
Reform tenancy law help prevent fraud and abuse by rogue landlords. Introduce mandatory landlord checks and reinvest in social housing to protect tenants from exploitation and prevent avoidable homelessness.
Support for bringing empty homes back into use
The council is offering guidance, support, and grants to help owners of long-term vacant properties return them to residential use. An online drop-in session is being held.
Require councils to review social housing tenancies
People are being left without support, while some social housing tenants remain in subsidised homes despite earning high incomes or no longer meeting the need criteria.
Require the Decent Homes Standard to be extended to all asylum accommodation
We demand the Government to require that all asylum accommodation meets the Decent Homes Standard, as we are concerned many asylum seekers are housed in substandard, unsafe and inhumane conditions. Unlike social housing, not all asylum accommodation is legally required to meet this standard.
With over 700,000 empty homes, 170,000 vacant commercial properties, and around 350,000 homeless people, taxpayers shouldn’t bear the housing burden. Empty properties could be sold to investors committed to easing homelessness for a minimum of two years post-purchase.
React
Legislate to allow landlords to sell properties directly to government
We call on the Government to introduce new legislation to allow landlords to sell tenanted properties directly to the government, so tenants are not made homeless.
New regulations mandatory landlord checks and invest in more social housing
Reform tenancy law help prevent fraud and abuse by rogue landlords. Introduce mandatory landlord checks and reinvest in social housing to protect tenants from exploitation and prevent avoidable homelessness.
Support for bringing empty homes back into use
The council is offering guidance, support, and grants to help owners of long-term vacant properties return them to residential use. An online drop-in session is being held.
Require councils to review social housing tenancies
People are being left without support, while some social housing tenants remain in subsidised homes despite earning high incomes or no longer meeting the need criteria.
Require the Decent Homes Standard to be extended to all asylum accommodation
We demand the Government to require that all asylum accommodation meets the Decent Homes Standard, as we are concerned many asylum seekers are housed in substandard, unsafe and inhumane conditions. Unlike social housing, not all asylum accommodation is legally required to meet this standard.
