Posts by Andy Moseley
Why homes become and remain empty
As part of our annual survey, we gather information from EHOs on why homes became empty and why they remain empty. EHOs provide this in relation to their active caseload where known. 2021/22 saw a change in the breakdown of reasons for homes becoming empty, as death of the previous owner ceased to be the…
[…]Options available to officers
Empty homes officers have a limited range of options available to encourage a home to be brought back into use. As part of our annual survey we asked – “In your experience, how commonly used are following key actions in assisting owners to bring properties back into use?” Empty Homes Officers were asked to grade each…
[…]Case Study – Angus Council – Acquisition/buy back
This 1-bedroom Milton Park property in Monifieth, Angus was empty for 13 months, and identified as potentially suitable to be purchased via Angus Council’s ‘Open Market Acquisition Scheme’8 . The local housing area office and housing technical teams were in agreement that this property was suited to be included in council housing stock and a…
[…]Case Study – Advice Service & Highland Council – Discretion on the council tax levy
Our Advice Service was contacted by an owner who was in the middle of renovating a property which her partner had inherited from his late aunt. The property was a former croft in the Highlands and the couple planned to relocate and make it their permanent home once work was complete. Unfortunately, they uncovered unexpected…
[…]Case Study – The benefits of CPO and what more is needed
Duncan Thomson Group Manager – Private Sector Neighbourhoods, Regeneration & Sustainability at Glasgow City Council talks about the benefits of CPO and what more is needed. At Glasgow City Council we have been at the forefront of using compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) to tackle the problems of long-term vacant properties, increasing affordable housing supply and…
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