Appendix 4 - SHIP Empty Homes Returns

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Appendix 4
Private Sector Empty Homes Returns
The tables below relate to private properties brought back into use with help from PKC Empty Homes
Service. These have been taken directly from the yearly returns local authorities need to submit to
the Empty Homes Partnership, which is operated by Shelter Scotland on behalf of the Scottish
Government. The varying format they are presented in is due to the manner in which the
information has been supplied in the respective years. Scottish Government guidance on drafting the
SHIP requires us to provide this information. 
2023/24 Empty Homes Returns
No. of properties Length of time empty 
3 Less than a year
11 1-2 years 
21 2-5 years 
3 5-10 years
14 10+ years 
28 Unknown 
No. of properties Route back into use
10 Let through private sector leasing scheme
10 Let at an affordable rent 
25 Owner occupier
30 Let privately 
5 Sold through estate agent 
2022/23 Empty Homes Returns
No. of properties Length of time empty 
8 Less than a year
26 1-2 years 
8 2-5 years 
10 5-10 years
4 10+ years 
8 Unknown 
2021/22 Empty Homes Returns 
No of properties Route back into use
1 Sold at auction
21 Let privately
8 Rent deposit guarantee scheme
19 Owner occupation 
17 Holiday home
27 Unknown