£100 million for Communities to Bring Empty Homes Back in to Use

Government have announced funding of £100 million to help communties and voluntary groups bring empty homes back in to use.

In announcing this new fund government minister Andrew Stunnell has appointed fund manager Tribal - who have a wealth of experience in dealing with voluntary and community groups - to manage distribution of funding to successful applicants. Tribal will also assess applications and report back to the Department for Communities and Local Government according to criteria set out in government guidance.

But all successful applications will have to:

bring empty homes back into use as affordable housing
deliver value for money
have support from their local authority
expect to be complete by 31 March 2015.

Is your neighbourhood affected by empty property? Does one empty home cause problems in your area? Are you considering applying to the fund? If so, do you need advice and assistance to put your bid together? Do you need help getting the support of your local council? If the answer is yes to any these questions call Kirkwells on 01282 872570. Kirkwells have a wealth of experienc ein dealing with empty homes, working alongside local councils and in putting successful bids together.

Make the most of this opportunity telephone 01282 872570 or email michaelwellock@kirkwells.co.uk now.

Full text of the Government announcement and further details can be viewed here.

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