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Scottish Government urged to seize empty private homes and fix housing emergency

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It comes after the Scottish Government declared an unprecedented housing emergency because of the shortages of affordable properties.

Campaigners have called for tough new measures to force owners to sell empty properties in a bid to solve the housing shortage.

Assistant director Gordon MacRae said many empty houses can also fall into disrepair and become an eyesore for residents. SEHP have set up a hotline where neighbours can report empty houses or owners get help to bring properties back into use. The couple managed to obtain a grant of £38,000 and a vat discount on the building costs, which enabled them to restore the property.

 

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