The number of empty homes in England has increased by nearly 12,000 over a year to stand at 662,105 in April, Halifax has said. The lender said the figure, representing a 1.8% increase, had a “significant impact” on the housing market and in particular opportunities for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder. Although the number of long-term empty private homes in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2008 – to 292,313 in April – this figure still accounts for 1.6% of all private homes in England. Halifax housing economist Martin Ellis said that in some areas, the number of empty homes is “more than double the national average”. Read more on the Express and Star website.
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