Worry no more, a new initiative set up between South Holland District Council, North Kesteven District Council, Boston Borough Council, City of Lincoln Council, East Lindsey District Council and West Lindsey District Council will enable people to find out more.
With the National week of action for empty homes being launched on November 22nd 2010, by the charity ‘Empty Homes’, The Lincolnshire Empty Homes project are getting the message out to residents about what they can do to support the initiatives.
Predominantly concerned with privately owned homes that have been stood empty for 6 months or more, the project will enable people living in the South Holland District to enquire further about homes that are empty in their area.
A lot of properties are empty for legitimate reasons, and the Council appreciate that renovations and sales take time. The Empty Homes Project will not focus on all empty properties; however they will look at what can be done about problematic properties, and where the owner has no intention of returning a property to use. It will also offer support to owners who want to do something with their property and may need pointing in the right direction.
If a resident wishes to buy or sell a property they can now access a match-making service which will help the purchaser and owner/seller meet and discuss options that will mean the property will no longer be stood empty, creating an eye-sore for passersby.
Councillor Amanda Puttick, Portfolio holder for Housing said “This is a great opportunity to bring some of the empty homes in our district back to use and is a positive step forward for our district.”
If you are interested in finding out more about the service simply visit www.lincsemptyhomes.org.uk.
