How Can The Empty Housing Crisis In England Be Improved?

New research has shown that while England’s homelessness statistics are at a high, empty housing across the country is also on the increase. With austerity measures causing more people than ever to tighten their belts and private rent prices soaring, many English cities have seen a rise in the numbers of rough sleepers. Team that with the fact many properties lie empty and we are left with a crisis, in desperate need of change. The total empty homes in England is currently reported to lie at over 600,000. Research shows a minimum of 4,500 people slept rough on England’s streets last year. But what can be done to improve this drastic imbalance? Read more on the Open Access website.

https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/empty-housing-crisis/57506/