As a new Empty Properties team, we want to consider making public the list of empty properties, subject to Data Protection approvals.

We have over 4,500 6 month plus empty properties and wondered if any authorities had done this and what experiences anyone has had.

Have there been increased incidents of squatters?
Has crime increased in the empty properties?
Has the list been a useful tool for companies that wish to buy empty properties to get them back into use?
Has the list helped decrease the number of empty properties?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My contact number is 0151 691 8691.

Thanks,
Steve Eaves