Getting a property back into use where an executor lacks capacity

What is the issue?

Self-evidently, people need homes – we know from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that shelter is fundamental to physical safety, and many would agree that our life chances will be influenced by the quality of our home. Similarly, setting up a home is usually going to need a building – let’s call it a house.

The Retrofit Revolution: COP Fringe, 24th September

Centralised approaches alone cannot deliver zero-emission affordable housing or reverse the tide of fuel poverty. We also need local solutions. AEH has convened an expert panel to launch a Call for Action at this event. 

To sign our Call to Action please visit: 

The Curious Case of Missing Deeds

Taylor & Emmett LLP Blog - August 2021

So, you have an empty property, you have the name of the deceased owner, but you can’t find the deeds. Sound familiar? 

The Empty Homes Day of Action on Saturday 17 April is being supported by a growing coalition of organisations who want to raise public awareness about the half a million long-term empty homes and homes without a permanent resident in England. Meanwhile there are 100,000 families living in Temporary Accommodation during a public health crisis.

SHAC, Street Storage, Streets Kitchen, People Before Profit, Defend Council Housing are joining with Action on Empty Homes and Homes4All in supporting the day of action.

Action on Empty Homes calls for Government action on escalating numbers of long-term empty homes across the country.