We want the Government to identify vacant public and commercial buildings and fund their conversion into affordable housing which prioritises homeless people, young people leaving care and low-income families, so empty buildings help communities instead of standing unused.
React
Members can read every reason.
Require landlords to sell vacant properties to house homeless and refugees
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.
Conduct review of abandoned buildings and potential to refurbish into shelters
We call on the Government to work with property owners, county councils, town councils and building companies/charities to conduct a review of abandoned buildings. The review should consider whether these buildings can be refurbished into shelters for the homeless, and for children under 18.
Limited affordable housing availability
A resident is struggling to find affordable housing in the area, with limited options visible on property websites for 2-3 bedroom houses.
Fund more affordable, accessible housing for families with disabled children
Create a national fund for affordable, accessible housing for families raising disabled children across the UK. We believe thousands of families with disabled children live in unsuitable or unsafe housing, paying sky high rents to private landlords.
Classify affordable housing as critical national infrastructure
Classify affordable housing as critical national infrastructure to address the lack of supply of safe, accessible and affordable housing. This single action could allow for long-term investment and planning to provide a fundamental human need: shelter.
We want the Government to identify vacant public and commercial buildings and fund their conversion into affordable housing which prioritises homeless people, young people leaving care and low-income families, so empty buildings help communities instead of standing unused.
React
Members can read every reason.
Require landlords to sell vacant properties to house homeless and refugees
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.
Conduct review of abandoned buildings and potential to refurbish into shelters
We call on the Government to work with property owners, county councils, town councils and building companies/charities to conduct a review of abandoned buildings. The review should consider whether these buildings can be refurbished into shelters for the homeless, and for children under 18.
Limited affordable housing availability
A resident is struggling to find affordable housing in the area, with limited options visible on property websites for 2-3 bedroom houses.
Fund more affordable, accessible housing for families with disabled children
Create a national fund for affordable, accessible housing for families raising disabled children across the UK. We believe thousands of families with disabled children live in unsuitable or unsafe housing, paying sky high rents to private landlords.
Classify affordable housing as critical national infrastructure
Classify affordable housing as critical national infrastructure to address the lack of supply of safe, accessible and affordable housing. This single action could allow for long-term investment and planning to provide a fundamental human need: shelter.
