Tuesday, 07 February 2012

Empty homes

Inside Housing has launched a campaign to help landlords tackle the spiralling number of empty homes in the UK.

We are calling on the government to take three practical steps to reduce the number of homes that are standing empty at a time when demand for social housing is rising sharply. Our report also shows empty homes can rapidly cause unpleasant problems for neighbours.

You can support the campaign by signing our petition on the Number 10 website, or by emailing emptypromise@insidehousing.co.uk

Support pledge

Also let us know about empty homes in your area, and we will pass the details on to the Empty Homes Agency, or email us with your stories and images.


Forums

  • Benefit levels

    From: Ask the Experts Last post: 07/02/2012 1:42 am

    the computer is no longer a luxury, because most things are done via computer these days, including paying rent and contacting your landlord and getting rent statements, etc.  That's...

    Posts: 12 Topic Views: 385
  • Board member pay

    From: Focus Last post: 07/02/2012 1:32 am

    Well, SteveGough what his your experience in this?... I have been a tenant for 30 years and I NEVER come across a situation in my HA where a board member has been democratically elected by...

    Posts: 3 Topic Views: 172
  • Static rent arrears

    From: Ask the Experts Last post: 06/02/2012 9:04 pm

    I'm no expert but I would treat these arrears as any other debt would be treated. Social Landlords could take good practice from the private sector when it comes to debt collection, and be...

    Posts: 1 Topic Views: 65

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