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In 2023, London had 87,763 properties classified as empty for council tax purposes, with 36,210 deemed long-term empty (unoccupied for over six months). These long-term vacant homes are concentrated in outer London, particularly in northern and eastern boroughs.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Total Vacant Homes:
London has 87,763 properties classified as empty for council tax purposes.
Long-Term Empty Homes:
Out of the total vacant homes, 36,210 are considered long-term empty, meaning they've been unoccupied for over six months.
Increase in Long-Term Empty Homes:
The number of long-term empty homes in London has increased by 62% since 2018, according to one source.
Concentration of Long-Term Empty Homes:
Increases in long-term empty homes are mostly concentrated in outer London, with northern and eastern boroughs generally faring worse.
Boroughs with the Most Long-Term Empty Homes:
Southwark, Newham, Barnet, Lambeth, and Kensington & Chelsea have the highest numbers of long-term empty properties.

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Action on Empty Homes

https://www.actiononemptyhomes.org

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IFA Magazine

https://ifamagazine.com

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london.gov.uk

https://www.london.gov.uk

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Empty Homes. How many properties are estimated to be long term vacant in London? Please break down the data by borough if possible.

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https://data.london.gov.uk

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netmagmedia.co.uk

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