Empty properties

Help bringing your empty property back into use

There are different ways we can help you bring your empty property back into use.

Empty property leasing programme

We've received additional funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to help bring empty properties back into use. We're looking for suitable empty properties that can provide much-needed homes for families in the borough.

You may be able to lease your empty property to one of our approved housing organisations for an agreed period of time.

Through the programme, you could benefit from:

  • Guaranteed rent for an agreed period
  • Rent paid in advance for an agreed period
  • Tenancy management handled on your behalf
  • Minor refurbishment works funded by us and carried out by one of our approved housing organisations

Sell your property to us

We may be able to buy your property from you at market value if we have funding available.

Reduce your renovation costs

If your property has been empty for more than 2 years, you may qualify for a reduced VAT rate on some renovation work. We can provide evidence to support your application.

Get help bringing your empty property back into use

Use our online form to find out how we can work with you.

Get help bringing your empty property back into use

Contact Empty Property Team

Telephone: Click to call 0300 303 8874

Address: Strategic Housing Services
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Phone:
Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm

Closed for training Monday 11am–11.30am