The approval of £2m capital expenditure from the Housing Affordability Fund for Section 22 Empty Homes Pilot Agreement with Mosscare St Vincent’s, to acquire, refurbish and sell empty homes/stock surplus to requirement to first time buyers/owner occupiers.

The Executive:-

(1)  Approves the giving of grant funding to Mosscare St Vincent’s (MSV) under the provisions of Section 22 of the Housing Act 1996 in order to bring empty properties back into use for affordable home ownership.

(2)  Authorises the City Solicitor to enter into any agreements to give effect to this decision.