There are almost 720,000 empty homes in England. And many more on social housing waiting lists - so why aren't we better using one to help solve the other, and is it a case of a missed opportunity?
Here in Belgium you pay an extra tax on unoccupied homes. Unless you can prove you’re working on getting it up to standards, but there are hard time limits on those permits.
Here in Belgium you pay an extra tax on unoccupied homes. Unless you can prove you’re working on getting it up to standards, but there are hard time limits on those permits.
That’s great. Does it work out how it’s intended to work?
Sorta. It’s being somewhat selectively enforced. Certain people always seem to be able to skirt the rules without consequences.
Oh oh, I know. They got money?