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Central Bedfordshire empty home schemes

Central Bedfordshire runs an empty-home scheme for landlords and owner-occupiers bringing long-term empty properties back into use. Each scheme below links to the council's own page where you can verify eligibility and apply.

Largest loan

£15,000

Active schemes

Central Bedfordshire Empty Homes Loan

Loan

Up to £15,000

Eligibility

Property must have been empty for 1 year or longer. Loan covers essential works to remedy housing hazards so properties can become habitable. Owner contributes at least 25% of works cost. Secured as charge at Land Registry for 10 or 30 years depending on loan size; repaid (interest-free) when property is sold within that period. Enhanced funding available if owner agrees to let to council-nominated tenants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Notes

Unitary in East of England. Runs an Empty Homes Loan up to £15,000 for properties empty 1+ year. Loan secured at Land Registry, owner contributes 25% of works cost. Enhanced funding available if owner agrees to let to council-nominated tenants.

Council website

Central Bedfordshire

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Scheme content is sourced from Central Bedfordshire's own published pages and UK government open data (OGL v3). Verified bi-monthly via Proppys' research and review pipeline. Always confirm the latest eligibility on the council's own site before applying.