Posts by Stuart Butler
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. In 22/23 death of the previous owner was once again the most common reason for homes becoming empty. This has been the case…
[…]Meeting our strategic objectives 2 – Encouraging councils to mainstream empty homes work
Local authorities across the country are increasingly recognising the role that empty homes can play in supporting wider housing and social policy goals, at a time when they are facing increased demand for housing and high inflation is limiting their ability to deliver this. We want to see as many empty homes as possible brought…
[…]Bringing homes back into use
This year EHOs recorded 1,257 properties brought back into use. This was a 9% increase on the 2021 total of 1,152 and the second highest total recorded since the partnership commenced. It brings the total number of homes brought back to use to 9,014. Information on how long the home was empty for was available…
[…]SEHP seed funding
Since 2012, the SEHP has instigated and run several Kickstarter and Shared Service projects across Scotland. During the period of this report, the SEHP part funded Kickstarter projects across 3 local authorities. The funding comes with consultancy support from the empty homes team as well as an advisory steer. Any council that does not have…
[…]The difference EHOs can make
What have we Dunoon – Cal and Claire talk about the difference that an EHO can make Cal and Claire ‘accidentally’ purchased 4 tenement flats that had been empty for 20 years at an auction. With the help of the empty homes officer for Argyll and Bute, they began the long journey to returning the…
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