1.34
Million households on the social housing waiting list
Empty Spaces to Homes
Habitat for Humanity is addressing the housing crisis by transforming empty buildings into much needed homes.
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Open the door to forgotten spaces
Habitat for Humanity GB can help you turn underutilised and vacant buildings into high-quality, genuinely affordable homes. We’ve helped open doors to forgotten spaces around the country. As a full delivery partner, we can help you every step of the way.
Key Housing Facts
131140
Households in temporary accommodation
8242
Empty buildings owned by local authorities
500000
Potential homes from empty buildings in England
50
Carbon impact of a home during construction
175000
Empty homes in England
July 29, 2026
Renovating Bitts Park Lodge
An iconic building in Carlisle is set to reopen after more than a decade, thanks to an innovative partnership with Cumberland Council, Story Contracting, Story Homes, and Carlisle College.
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Research
Our latest insights on how empty buildings can help solve the housing crisis.
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Tell your local policymaker to support empty building conversion.
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Work with us to tackle the housing crisis.
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