Action on Empty Homes works with councils, housing associations, developers, and community groups to unlock the potential of empty homes, addressing housing needs while revitalising neighbourhoods. Our services are designed to provide comprehensive support, ensuring that empty properties become valuable, affordable, and sustainable community assets. Take a look below to see how we might support you.
How we can support you
OUR SUPPORT COULD INCLUDE
DEVELOPING AN EMPTY HOMES STRATEGY
We have worked alongside local authorities creating bespoke empty homes strategies that actively support other local strategies, maximising the impact of rejuvenating empty homes for local communities across a range of themes, including housing, climate, health and wellbeing and economic resilience.
What this might look like:
OUR SUPPORT COULD ALSO INCLUDE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We have experience working with community groups, local authorities, and various other local partners, project managing actively bringing empty homes back into use.
What this might look like:
explore and evaluate local empty homes options
facilitate connections to relevant partners
create a business or project plan for delivery
identify relevant funding sources
support the creation of funding bids
CREATION OF FUNDING / FINANCIAL STRATEGY
We can help you navigate complex funding landscapes, identifying grants, subsidies, and financing options specific to empty home projects. We also connect you with potential partners, from local councils to investors, to provide additional financial and operational support.
SUPPORT FOR POLICY NAVIGATION & COMPLIANCE
We provide guidance on navigating local and national policies affecting property reuse, affordable housing standards, and sustainable development. With our insight, you’ll save time and resources.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Ensuring community buy-in is crucial for successful property reuse. We facilitate engagement programs that involve residents in decision-making, helping turn projects into joint community endeavors. This boosts long-term success by creating spaces that truly meet local needs.
SUSTAINABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS
Our expertise in sustainable redevelopment means that every empty home brought back into use contributes to broader environmental goals. By advising on eco-friendly retrofitting and affordable housing practices, we help ensure each project is both economically and environmentally responsible.
COSTINGS
We have not set out our service costs here, simply because our work is bespoke and therefore our costs are dependent on what you and your organisation needs. However, as a non-profit organisation, we offer very good value, and will tailor work to what your budget allows.
