Empty Properties

Did you know that there are private properties standing empty in Great Yarmouth, whilst there is a shortage of housing the Borough?

Empty Properties are a cause of concern for all because:

• They can become an eyesore, spoiling the look of the neighbourhood for local people and visitors to the area.

• Empty properties can attract anti-social behaviour, arson and vandalism.

• Ultimately they can become dangerous to those in the surrounding areas.

What are we doing about it?

• Since 2001 Great Yarmouth Borough Council has had an Empty Homes Strategy which has been committed to reducing the number of empty properties in the Borough.

• The Empty Homes Strategy encourages owners by working in partnership with the owner to tailor a package to suit their individual needs.

• Options available include advise on selling your property, letting your property or grant / loan assistance.

• As a last resort the Council will take enforcement action in order to ensure that a property is brought back into use and does not remain an empty resource.

How you can help?

• In order to bring empty, privately owned, properties back into use we need the help of landlords, owners and residents to identify all empty flats and houses in the Borough.

• If you own, live next door to or simply know of any empty property, which is either a house or flat or which has potential to become residential accommodation please contact us.