Posts by Stuart Butler
Our key objectives in Phase 1
The SEHP was set up after the 2009 review of the Private Rented Sector identified that some of Scotland’s empty homes could be used to increase housing supply. Our goals in Phase 1 have very much focussed on getting every council to employ a dedicated EHO. This has been successful with most councils now offering…
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This impact report by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) covers the period 2022-23 and the end of Phase 1 in our plan. The report draws on survey responses received from 25 councils, as well as national statistics from the Scottish Government, National Records of Scotland, and from activity within our Empty Homes Officer (EHO)…
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SEHP in the news
Coverage National Empty homes to be used to tackle housing shortage (also on pg14 of the print edition) Daily Record Scottish Housing News New partnership to target empty homes for remote essential worker housing
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‘Ground-breaking’ new partnership to target empty homes for remote essential worker housing
An innovative new partnership has been launched that will see empty homes in Argyll and Bute being brought back into use to help to tackle the shortage of affordable housing for health and social care workers across the region. The two-year project is being funded by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) and Argyll and…
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Welcome fall in empty homes but cost of living crisis threatens progress
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) has welcomed a fall in the number of long-term empty properties in Scotland but warned the cost-of-living crisis may make it harder to sell homes or refurbish empty properties in the year ahead. Statistics published today by the Scottish Government show the number of long-term empty properties fell for…
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