🇬🇧 Andy Burnham
Empty homes could be seized as Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner change rules
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Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner have announced new proposals to grant councils powers to take control of empty and rental properties.
What happened
Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner have proposed granting councils the power to acquire houses and flats, including those with absentee landlords who decline to carry out improvements, and properties that have remained vacant for six months or longer.
Why it matters
The proposals aim to address issues with empty homes and rental properties in poor condition, which can harm residents' health and impact local communities.
Key facts
- Councils will gain the power to assume control of properties with absentee landlords who decline to carry out improvements
- Properties that have remained vacant for six months or longer can be acquired
- Labour Party's Prime Minister and Housing Secretary have announced the proposals.
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