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When properties lie empty, they can cause problems. Find out how to deal with them, how to report one and what we are doing to help owners.
We work with property owners across the Ryedale area to encourage and help them bring empty properties back into use. We do this because local people need decent, affordable homes.
We have put together a plan that explains how big a problem this is across the area, as well as what we are doing to bring empty properties back into use. You can read the Ryedale Empty Home Strategy 2021 - 2024 here (pdf / 557 KB).
A property is a great investment, but when it is left empty it can cause lots of problems, including the following:
Houses are in huge demand in our area. An empty house could be used to provide someone with a home as well as providing the owner with valuable income.
Properties are left empty for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, owners need help and guidance to bring them back into use. This might simply be advice about how to sell the property, or how to go about renting it out. We will always try to work with owners to help them get the property brought back into use.
If you own an empty property and want to renovate it for rental accommodation, we have funding to help you.
Find out more information about the help available on our advice for landlords page.
We always offer advice and support to owners of empty properties. If the owner does not work with us, or does not try to bring an empty property back into use, we can take formal action. This can include:
You can report an empty property online. We will then investigate it and take action.
Contact us to report an empty property.
There is some information that we cannot provide about empty properties, but you may find information about ownership from the Land Registry. Information is available on the land registry page of the Government website.
If you are a landlord and have an empty property, we can sometimes help you to find a tenant. Contact us to find out more.
Our housing specialists will see if anyone might be suitable for your property. Once we have found a possible tenant, we will contact you with their details.
There are many ways to try and get in touch with the owner of an empty property, including the following: