Empty Homes: Data, Policy and the Housing Crisis

Explore the current state of empty homes in England and how these properties reflect the broader national housing crisis in this informative session featuring expert insight from Action on Empty Homes.

This session provides essential context and analysis for Empty Homes Officers, housing professionals, and anyone working with vacant property. With data-driven insight and practical discussion, our speakers explore what the latest empty homes figures reveal, why the issue matters, and how these homes can be better utilised to meet housing need. The conversation also examines the policy changes needed and how local action can drive national impact.

Speakers include Rebecca Moore, Director, and Chris Bailey, Campaigns Manager at Action on Empty Homes - a leading voice in the field. Their organisation works to raise awareness, influence policy, support communities, and develop practical strategies to bring long-term empty properties back into meaningful use.

Action on Empty Homes campaigns to bring empty properties back into use for those in housing need. The organisation raises awareness of the social and economic impact of long-term vacancies, advocates for national policy change, supports local communities, and provides practical advice for those working to return empty homes to use. Through research and innovation, they also develop new strategies to tackle property vacancy and increase access to affordable housing.