Our aim is to reduce the number of long-term empty properties within the districts by bringing empty properties back into use. The Empty Homes team define a long-term Empty Home as a property that has been unoccupied for six months or longer and has nobody occupying it on a regular basis, whether it is furnished or not. The government wants to increase the number of empty homes that are brought back into use, as a sustainable way of increasing the overall supply of housing, and to reduce blight on neighbourhoods. They want builders, investors, and local councils to increase the supply of repurposed empty homes. Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council have developed a branded identify, 'Houses 4 Homes' with an aim to improve the engagement with the Empty Homes service. The focus of the team is to provide solutions and assistance, to encourage owners to engage with us and tackle empty homes effectively. Our website has undergone some updates, visit to find out more.
