Financial support is available to help bring back empty homes into use.
Houses into Homes Loan scheme
The Houses into Homes Loan scheme (funded by Welsh Government) provides interest free loans to enable the renovation or improvement of empty homes, or the conversion of empty non-residential property into residential accommodation.
National Empty Homes Grant scheme
The National Empty Homes Grant scheme offers grants of up to £25,000 are available to renovate empty properties to make them safe to live in and improve their energy efficiency.
Reduced rate VAT on renovation costs
If you are renovating an empty property, you could be eligible for reduced rate VAT on renovation costs.
To be eligible your property has to have been empty for at least two years before the renovation work starts.
HMRC guidance indicates that they would accept a letter from the Local Authority confirming that your property has been empty for at least two years before the renovation work starts. If you would like to discuss the length of time your property has been empty, please get in touch.
For information on the schemes, contact us by email to emptyhomes@conwy.gov.uk, telephone 01492 574235 or fill in our online enquiry form.
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