Research reveals just nine seizure applications submitted
in England last year compared with 200,145 long-term vacant homes. Bids by
councils to seize empty homes are at record lows across England despite the housing
crisis. The resulting figures reveal just nine seizure applications for
long-term vacant homes in England in 2016. This is despite CLG data showing
there were 200,145 long-term vacant properties across the country last year. The
minimal use of Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs) since 2016 comes
despite 137 being granted, compared with 208 applications in total. Read more
on 24housing.
