About empty properties
We're committed to reducing the number of empty properties in the borough. We can provide advice, guidance and practical assistance to help you with your empty property.
Bringing your empty property back into use can:
- Increase the number of homes available in the borough.
- Make the borough a more attractive place to live.
- Reduce the likelihood that your property becomes a target for crime and anti-social behaviour.
- Prevent your property from having a negative impact on neighbouring homes and local residents.
- Reduce your costs, including Council Tax charges, utility bills, insurance and repairs. Council Tax for empty properties
- Provide you with a regular income.