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Labour to force sale of empty homes

Language: English Series: Times ; 18 February 1997, 2 | Western Morning News ; 17 February 1997, 10(2)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: The Labour party has announced plans that if they came to power, people who deliberately leave homes vacant would risk compulsory purchase. Private landlords who fail to maintain their property would receive less housing benefit than those who kept their premises in good repair.

The Labour party has announced plans that if they came to power, people who deliberately leave homes vacant would risk compulsory purchase. Private landlords who fail to maintain their property would receive less housing benefit than those who kept their premises in good repair.