Birmingham Council to Acquire Empty Homes for Housing Crisis
Update: 2025-12-09
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Birmingham City Council is tackling the housing crisis by acquiring fifty privately-owned vacant properties, aiming to boost the housing supply and address the high demand for family homes. The council plans to negotiate with owners or use compulsory purchase powers if necessary. Over twelve thousand privately-owned empty properties exist in the city, with more than five thousand two hundred vacant for two years or more. The council emphasizes the negative impact of empty homes on communities and the potential for increased crime and anti-social behavior. Cabinet members are set to approve these plans tomorrow, December ninth.
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