Greenwich runs 2 empty-home schemes 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.
Empty / in-need-of-repair property in Royal Borough of Greenwich. Grants of up to £15,000 to private owners who agree to let or lease their property under the council landlord renting/leasing scheme. Grants of up to £50,000 for properties to be let as an HMO. Application via online landlord property improvement grant form.
Where the cost of building work is over £5,000, the council offers an interest-free loan of up to £25,000 to homeowners to meet the remaining costs. Secured as charge against the property. No repayments required until the home is sold or ownership passes to someone else, provided conditions are kept.
London borough. Two routes: Landlord Property Improvement Grant up to £15k (or £50k for HMO conversion) where owner leases to council; plus interest-free Home Improvement Loan up to £25k where works exceed £5k, secured as charge.