Minister Damien English TD launches two new reports on Vacant Properties authored by Dr Philip Crowe. This research was commissioned by the Collaborative Working Group for Housing and Sustainable Living, which includes representatives from The Heritage Council of Ireland, the Housing Agency, Mayo County Council and Space Engagers.
http://rebuildingireland.ie/news/minister-english-launches-two-new-reports-on-vacant-properties/
Good read from Linda Daly, Market Watch – The Sunday Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/its-time-to-up-the-ante-on-vacant-homes-schemes-qf2vgq9dt
Benefits for families with a housing need. The creation of these new homes will protect services and help stimulate the local economy.
VacantHomes.ie reports 250 vacant units being brought back into use
35 premises are in the process of being brought back into use by the owner following discussions with the Local Authority. 68 are being pursued under the Buy and Renew and Repair and Lease Schemes.
Tom Gilligan, Director of Services with Mayo County Council and architect of the website Vacanthomes.ie said the initiative has helped highlight the importance of bringing empty properties back into use.
Read the full article here:
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/ireland/public-tip-offs-identify-2-000-vacant-homes-l0p3228fj
Great news as Mayo County Council signs Repair and Leasing contracts for seven empty housing units. The units consist of 4 x 2 bed and 3 x 4 bed apartments. Bringing these vacant units back into use will create new homes for families and individuals. Also breathes new life into our communities
Repair and Leasing Mayo June 2018
€60 million in 2018 for Buy and Renew, Repair and Lease Schemes.
We want vacant home owners to get in touch and help us provide new homes to families and individuals.
Also in the picture, big thank you to Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English TD and colleagues from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
