We can help you bring an empty property back into use.
We can provide:
- financial help
- VAT advice
- guidance on planning and building control
- information about other government funding
- help to prepare a schedule of works
- help to find builders to carry out the work
Empty Homes Loan
Our Empty Homes Loan factsheet (PDF) explains the support available.
You may be able to borrow up to £15,000 if your property has been empty for at least 1 year.
You do not need to make monthly repayments. We will register a charge against the property with HM Land Registry.
The charge will remain in place for 10 or 30 years, depending on how much you borrow. You must repay the interest-free loan if you sell the property during this period.
Enhanced funding
You may be able to get more funding if you agree to rent the renovated property at an affordable rent to tenants we nominate.
These tenants will be homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Agreements usually last for 3, 5 or 10 years.
Support for property developers
We may be able to help if you have bought an empty residential property and plan to convert it into several homes.
Contact us to discuss your plans.
Contact the empty homes team
Telephone: 0300 300 8767