PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
1.5M UK homes lie empty—demand gov’t act to sell them to ease housing crisis.
With 1.5M homes vacant in the UK, why build costly new ones? We urge the government to prioritize releasing vacant and second homes to buyers and families. This approach can ease the housing crisis, reduce environmental impact, and make better use of existing housing stock.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
Releasing 1.5M vacant and second homes for sale can address the housing crisis faster and more sustainably than building new homes. This approach minimizes environmental impact, saves on construction costs, and provides immediate relief to families. Utilising existing housing stock also revitalises communities and reduces waste, ensuring efficient use of resources.