Empty properties in
Newham
There is a serious shortage of
housing accommodation in Newham. It makes sense, as well as the
provision of new housing, to ensure that existing empty houses,
dilapidated commercial buildings and vacant unused plots of land
which bring the area down are properly dealt with.
Newham therefore makes every effort to ensure that all vacant
housing accommodation is brought into sustainable use. This fits in
with Newham's Vision to ensure the Borough is a place where people
are attracted to live and work.
Vacant sites and houses can attract rubbish and deteriorate to the
extent that they are unpleasant and a problem to people who live in
the neighbourhood. Houses can end up being squatted and encourage
vandalism which sometime leads to serious fire damage.
The team receive referrals from a variety of sources, trace
property owners and is always pleased to meet owners on site to
give advice and guidance regarding proposals to bring a property
back into occupation. In cases where no response is received from
owners, the team will consider statutory action to bring the house
back into use, which may include compulsory purchase as a last
resort.
Useful Empty Property Leaflets