The Homes and Communities Agency will map every empty home in England in a bid to dramatically reduce their number - an estimated 652,000. The map will be used to pinpoint empty homes ‘hotspots’ and provide information on their surroundings. Due to be released for public use in September, the map is the result of a programme launched in July by the HCA and 17 local authorities. Each council received a share of a £1 million grant from the Communities and Local Government department, in addition to training for empty homes management. Sixty additional authorities joined the scheme following a further £130,000 grant from the HCA. The scheme’s initial findings are set to be released in October, with a second report due in February next year. Read more on Inside Housing.
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