Empty Homes In England Up By 11,000 Last Year

The number of empty homes in England increased by almost 11,000 last year, a study suggests, prompting calls for urgent action to bring them back into circulation to help tackle the housing crisis. Research by the pressure group Action on Empty Homes and Nationwide building society indicates that last year saw the fastest rise in long-term empty homes in England since the recession. The number increased by 5.3%, meaning an additional 10,983 homes were left empty, said the report. This was double the 2.6% rise in the previous year. Read more on the Guardian website.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/23/empty-homes-in-england-up-by-11000-last-year-study-shows