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Hundreds of Oxford council homes sit empty as thousands wait

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 06:12 · Archive

Hundreds of council-owned homes in Oxford have remained unoccupied for over a year while nearly 4,000 households await housing.

Hundreds of council-owned homes in Oxford have sat empty for more than one year. This comes as almost 4,000 households remain on the local housing waiting list, highlighting a substantial mismatch between available housing stock and demand.

The unoccupied properties represent a significant resource that could potentially address the housing shortage facing the area. No further details are provided about the reasons for the vacancies or plans to bring the homes back into use.

Hundreds of Oxford council homes sit empty as thousands wait
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