{"id":32303,"date":"2019-02-12T14:49:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T14:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=32303"},"modified":"2019-02-12T14:49:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T14:49:32","slug":"empty-homes-in-ely-and-caerau-despite-waiting-lists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2019\/02\/12\/empty-homes-in-ely-and-caerau-despite-waiting-lists\/","title":{"rendered":"Empty homes in Ely and Caerau despite waiting lists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><figure id=\"attachment_32316\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32316\" style=\"width: 575px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-32316\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-32316\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/51882871_934520563408130_4459248880243965952_n-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/noscript> Ely has been affected by empty flats and houses.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nMORE than 60 properties are sitting empty in Ely and Caerau because of council red tape, despite there being thousands of families on the social housing waiting list in Cardiff.<br \/>\nThere are 45 empty houses and flats in Ely and 20 in Caerau &#8211; a mixture of one, two and three bed properties &#8211; which could remain vacant for up to another six months.<br \/>\nOne of three contractors, employed by Cardiff Council to repair the properties, has pulled out, causing delays while a replacement is found.<br \/>\nAccording to Shelter Cymru\u2019s Local Housing Report 2018, there are 8,573 households on the social housing waiting lists in Cardiff.<br \/>\nCouncillor for Ely, Russell Goodway, said: \u201cThere is an issue around contractors \u2013 there used to be three but one left and now they have to go through a procurement process to get another contractor, which will take six months.<br \/>\n&#8220;Properties will not definitely be left vacant for six months &#8211; it will depend on the capacity of the remaining contractors.&#8221;<br \/>\nOf the 45 empty properties in Ely, 30 were allocated a contractor and there will be delays to the process of repairing buildings for tenants to move into. The other 15 properties are awaiting allocation.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32309 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart-293x406.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32309 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart.jpg 440w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/chart-293x406.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\nJess, 26, from Caerau, has been on the waiting list since last October. She said: \u201cI have to stay in Caerau to care for my disabled mum, but they told me it would make me wait longer because there are no houses in Caerau.<br \/>\n\u201cThey sent me to a homeless place. I have a two-year-old too and it&#8217;s now February.<br \/>\n&#8220;When I walk around Caerau and see so many houses empty, it makes me mad.\u201d<br \/>\nAlmost half of the properties have been left empty for over 100 days, with one property vacant for the highest number of 212 days.<br \/>\nJustin Francis, 40, who lives on Caerau Lane, said: \u201cMost of the council houses are pretty much in bad shape and in need of updating but the council expects them to move into a house that&#8217;s pretty much run down.<br \/>\n\u201cI&#8217;m a heating engineer by trade and I\u2019ve even had to make repairs whilst working at some properties to make them safe. Loose doors, windows not opening, damp, and roof leaks.\u201d<br \/>\nCouncillor for Caerau, Peter Bradbury, said: \u201cThe majority of them are done up in 16 days. I walk around Caerau and I don\u2019t see any.<br \/>\n\u201cWe\u2019re on top of it, mainly due to the council supporting the public. I\u2019m just putting two back into circulation now and tenants will be moving in this month.\u201d<br \/>\nSpokesperson for Shelter Cymru, Oliver James, said: \u201cEmpty properties represent waste, financial expense and missed opportunity for much needed affordable housing in Wales.<br \/>\n\u201cNeighbours don\u2019t want an empty property next to theirs, as research shows their property will be devalued by up to 18% due to the house on the street being open to vandalism, fly tipping and squatting. We urge landlords and local authorities to make the most of resources such as the Houses to Homes scheme and tackle wasted housing in their area.\u201d<br \/>\nPrivate properties are also an issue, there are 1,432 private homes left empty in Cardiff. A cabinet meeting was held in November to remove the 50% council tax discount unoccupied and unfurnished properties are given.<br \/>\nThe council hopes that removing the tax discount and adding a premium tax to empty homes will stop owners from leaving private properties empty.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32322\" style=\"width: 823px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-32322\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"823\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO.png 1080w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-770x578.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-293x220.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-32322\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"823\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO.png 1080w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-770x578.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/02\/NEIL-MCEVOY-VIDEO-293x220.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/noscript> Screenshot from one of Neil McEvoy&#8217;s videos which looks at a vacant private property in Ely.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nFairwater Councillor Neil McEvoy has been looking into the issue of vacant properties, including in Ely: \u201cResidents are living in envy of properties which are being left over 12 months. Council or private, there is a complete lack of imagination.<br \/>\n\u201cThe average price to renovate a property is \u00a330,000 but it is still a hell of a lot cheaper than building new properties.\u201d<br \/>\nThe council tax discount will be removed from March 31.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than 60 properties are sitting empty in Ely and Caerau because of council red tape, despite there being thousands of families on the social housing waiting list in Cardiff. There are 45 empty houses and flats in Ely and 20 in Caerau &#8211; a mixture of one, two and three bed properties &#8211; which could remain vacant for up to another six months. 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