The population suffers whilst the government tries to create an environment of affordable housing for all. The poor supply of houses is a cause of the sharp increase in property prices, making it almost impossible for many people to buy a house.

The pressure is on local councils and housing associations to build 3 million new houses by 2020. This has great consequences for the countyside and the environment in general. It divides opinion and is very contentious, creating nimbyism, or to put it another way – ‘not in my backyard’.

The goverment commissioned a Pre-Budget Report, which promised a review of the best use of vacant propety. Figures from the Empty Homes Agency claim that there are 840,000 derelict properties currently in the UK. There are a further 420,000 vacant properties registered on the National Land Use Database. This amounts to pubs, spaces above shops and commercial properties. The figure is close to a million vacant properties, which represents 33% of the government’s target.

It is not always possible to find out who owns the vacant building or why it has been neglected. It has traditionally been the responsibility of the local council to monitor empty properties, and encourage their renovation. But it is a recent improvement to see incentives and resourses aimed in this direction.

The same poor incentive used to exist for empty property owners. They would argue that they had to rely entirely on the private sector, utilizing the services of a vacant property security specialist. It is down to these private organisations to advise on strategy, including the eviction of squatter and travellers. Often these eviction services included the removal of hazardous material, whilst affecting a general site clearance.

Squatters generally get the blame for most evils by owners of derelict propeties, although there can be positives to be had. A site can be renovated and improved when ’squatted’ by professionals, which can be a benefit to the owner. When these buildings become secure, they are less likely to be hit by vandalism, saving the owners extra maintenance cost.

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Originally posted 2009-08-02 09:03:53. Republished by Old Post Promoter