Empty homes

Incentives are available to owners of long term empty homes, to help them bring the property back into use:

• home improvement grants (subject to eligibility and conditions relating to rent levels and nomination rights)
• home trust loan scheme (opens new window) (subject to eligibility, without the conditions above)
• advice on letting properties on assured shorthold tenancies
• surveying services to assist in organising works
• assistance to access a reduced rate of VAT for properties empty over two years. Or an exemption if property is empty for more than 10 years