Empty Property
Empty properties are a wasted resource, particularly when you consider the number of people on the housing waiting list. North Shropshire District Council can offer owners of empty properties advice and support to bring them back into use.
Benefits to the local community include:
- Improves the appearance of the neighbourhood;
- provides housing for local people in need of a home;
- eases the pressure of housing development on greenfield sites;
- an increase in the value of beighbouring homes;
- increased trade for local shops and businesses;
- reduced risk of squatters, vandalism and crime.
Benefits to the property owner include:
- Peace of mind and additional security;
- an occupied property in good condition will increase in value;
- rental income;
- Council Tax paid by tenants.
Let us know
Are you aware of a long-term empty property? Is it a source of nuisance and subject to vandalism? If the answer to either question is "yes", then send us an email to draw our attention to the property.
Contact details
| email: | bcarey@northshropshiredc.gov.uk |
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| telephone: | 01939 232771 |
| fax: | 01939 238404 |
This page was last updated on 11 July 2008
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