Glasgow City Council is encouraging the owners of empty homes to bring them back into use to help address the demand for housing.<br /><br />At present, there are more than 2,500 domestic properties across the city unused. <br /><br />Councillor Ruairi Kelly, who is the convenor for housing and development, has warned the supply of new housing has not kept at pace with demand for decades.<br /><br />There are currently around 7,000 homeless applications and in excess of 4,000 households in temporary accommodation. <br /><br />The council has said this reality is unsustainable.<br /><br />They are urging the owners of these properties to either let them out or sell them, even providing practical assistance to homes that require investment. <br /><br />The council has increased its use of compulsory purchase orders, but have noted this action is not preferable.<br /><br />Letters are being issued to owners setting out what support is available, including connecting them with charities, offer information on investors looking to buy, and direct them towards discount schemes. <br />
