Information on Empty Homes

Using the links immediately below you can find ways to sell, let or repair your empty home. You can also find out how you could save money on repairs. Useful websites are at the foot of this page.

Would you like to sell or let your empty home?

Would you like to repair your empty home?

How can you save money on repairs to your empty home?

You can download the Empty Homes Advice leaflet for information on how to re-use your empty home.

Empty Homes Advice Leaflet

Empty Homes – FAQ’s

Why has the council become involved with empty homes and what are the benefits to the community?

• There are about 1,000 empty homes in South Lakeland.

• There is a lack of affordable housing in this area.

• Roughly 5,000 people are waiting for a council house, but there are only 3,000 council homes.

By making the most of existing empty homes we could reduce the number of new homes that need to be built each year. It makes sense to work with owners to help them reoccupy their empty homes.

What problems can empty homes cause?

Why are there empty homes?

How do we define an empty home?

How do I report an empty home to the council?

What will happen if an owner does nothing with the property?

Links to websites

www.landlords.org.uk - If you are a landlord or intend to become a landlord, this is the link to the National Association of Landlords website. It includes links to a Tenant Check, Advice Line and Deposit Protection.

www.nwla.co.uk - The North West Landlords Association provides help & advice for landlords in the Northwest of England. They are a not-for-profit organisation where all subscriptions paid by members go back to the Landlords.

www.emptyhomes.com - The Empty Homes (Agency) is an independent charity. Empty Homes help people create homes from empty property and campaign for more empty homes to be brought into use, for the benefit of those in housing need.