Draft Moray Empty Homes Strategy 2015 – 2018

Long term empty properties can cause problems, both for the owner and wider community. Empty homes can attract criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. If empty homes are neglected, they can cause physical damage to adjacent properties, can reduce the marketability of properties in the vicinity, and can deter investors and hamper economic development.

Moray has a severe shortage of housing. We would like to help owners to bring their empty properties back into use. We have prepared a draft Empty Homes Strategy, which sets out what we might do to achieve this. The Strategy recognises that some owners may require some advice, assistance, and in some circumstances, financial support to bring their property back into use.

We would like to know what you think about our plans.

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