Empty Home? Get a loan to sell!
We may be able to offer financial assistance to sell your empty home with a 'loan to sell.’
Apply for an interest free loan of up to £20,000 in order to carry out works to put a property into reasonable repair and to achieve the 'Decent Homes Standard'. This includes virtually all types of repairs including internal decoration, flooring, electric, gas (where applicable) and energy performance certificates. Read more here: A decent home: definition and guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
It will be the homeowner’s responsibility to check that the contractor holds all necessary insurances and certifications for carrying out the work and these are readily available in order to be able to actively market the property for immediate occupation.
To be eligible for a loan, the property must have been recorded with Council Tax as unfurnished and unoccupied ‘empty’ for six months or more. Limited funding is available and will be on a first come first served basis.
Look at our information guide here for more details Empty homes | Arun District Council.