Housing chiefs in move to reclaim Wolverhampton bungalow that has stood empty for three years
Housing bosses in Wolverhampton are taking steps to reclaim a bungalow that has stood empty for three and-a-half years. The detached property in Tettenhall Wightwick will be acquired by way of negotiation or a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO).
Once regained, the privately owned property in Beechwood Drive will be put back on the housing market and brought back into residential use. The decision is in support of the council’s Empty Properties Strategy, which aims to bring long-term empty homes back into use.
A report to the council’s cabinet resources panel, which is due to approve the acquisition next Wednesday (December 13), said: “The property is unregistered and it has not been possible to establish ownership of both the bungalow and the land. The previous occupier moved out of the property and is currently resident in Staffordshire. It has been empty since July 1, 2020.
“There has been contact with the previous occupier who has been repeatedly advised to seek legal advice with regard to the ownership, probate and registration issues. While initial conversations were positive, they have not instructed a legal practitioner to act in the matter.
