https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/empty-homes/ The latest Flip News stories on empty homes. en-GB Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:03:00 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/councils-take-over-empty-homes-six-months-edmo/ https://flipnews.co.uk/uk/councils-take-over-empty-homes-six-months-edmo/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The government has announced reforms cutting the empty-dwelling waiting period from two years to six months, letting councils bring long-term vacant homes back into use sooner. Sarah Whitfield housing empty homes EDMO Angela Rayner Labour conference local government GOV.UK