Our new report on why the next 500 high-rise towers in London won't end the capitals's housing crisis. And how they will make it worse. Read more
We call on Government to adopt a 3 Point ‘Empty Homes Coronavirus Action Plan’ to meet the Coronavirus National Emergency. Govt data shows 226,000 long-term empty homes, 253,000 second homes in England; and 100,000 Airbnb lets standing empty all over the country. While many health workers are desperate for accommodation near their workplaces. Read more
Our London housing project looks at 'buy to leave' and the impact of wealth investment in residential property. Raising critical questions over 100,000 London homes sucked out of residential supply, the role of Airbnb and so-called 'second homes'. Includes international survey of policy responses. Read more
The London 'buy to leave' and wealth investment project aims to start a public conversation about how wealth investment distorts London housing delivery, creating a housing market that does not meet Londoners' housing needs. Read more
We are focused on bringing the 226,000 long-term empty homes in England back into use for people with housing needs
We are developing a toolkit for community-led empty homes projects and working on tackling wealth investor ‘buy to leave’ in London. We are also building a national coalition to call for government investment in empty homes.
Our new report on why the next 500 high-rise towers in London won't end the capitals's housing crisis. And how they will make it worse.
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Empty Homes Week 2019 took place from the 23rd September 2019 until the 29th September 2019. In 2018 over 100 councils took part, in 2019 120 councils launched new initiatives or publicised action in National Empty Homes Week. Contact your council for local events and information. Read more
Latest update on the Community Action on the Empty Homes Toolkit we’re developing for communities and local authorities to use together by Brighid Carey who is leading on this project Read more
Why London has to stop building the wrong housing. All you need to know about what is wrong with the development model that locks Londoners out of housing. Read more
Antony Fletcher was the founder and moving force behind Action On Empty Homes and it is with great sadness that we have to report his death. Read more