FI14640

Request

  1. How many units of social housing that your Council own/manage are currently void/vacant;
    1. What % of your social housing portfolio does this equate to;
    2. Over what period are these voids (i.e. when did the first property become void and when was the most recent);
    3. What are the reasons for these voids; and
    4. When do you expect these properties to be brought back into use. 
  2. How many units of private housing that your Council own/manage are currently void/vacant;
    1. What % of your private housing portfolio does this equate to;
    2. Over what period are these voids (i.e. when did the first property become void and when was the most recent);
    3. What are the reasons for these voids; and
    4. When do you expect these properties to be brought back into use. 

Response

  1. As at today’s date (22 April 2024) it is 46 (this is a rolling figure with voids being received and returned daily)
    1. 1%
    2. From 14 February 2023 to today’s date (22 April 2024).  Please note the oldest void figure is a one off property that requires major structural works. 
    3. Numerous, no set defined list.
    4. Latest current expected return date is 22 May 2024.
  2. The Council does not own/manage any private housing.