Vacant dwellings in England. The challenges and costs of bringing them back into use
FB 25
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
FB
Abstract
Examines which sorts of dwelling remain vacant and why. Discusses their condition, including how far they comply with national standards, and quantifies the costs of compliance. Compares and contrasts the factors leading to long-term vacancy in both the private and social sectors and highlights practical and operational barriers to bringing them back into use.
Author
Davidson, M. and White, K.
ISBN
9781848061316
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Residential development
- Other planning disciplines
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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