Empty Housing

Empty Housing

Through many Government schemes, each political party always states their claim that they are going to bring back empty homes to habitable condition for the neighbourhood. The coalition government is no exception and has just announced that community and voluntary organisations will now be able to bid for Government funding.

The Government also claim this scheme could provide "excellent training opportunities for local people". For example, Youthbuild in Harrogate - the charity purchases empty homes for refurbishment by trainees under the guidance of a mentor. The refurbished properties are rented out to the trainees. This provides employment, training and affordable housing, while also giving young people a long term stake in the local area.

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