Mayor urged to intervene in empty homes problem (opens original article in a new tab)

London faces a growing empty homes problem with over 105,000 properties vacant in 2025, prompting calls for the mayor to intervene to address the housing crisis.

• Over 105,000 homes in London were empty in 2025, an 81% increase since 2016.
• Campaigners urge the mayor to intervene to fill empty homes as part of addressing the housing crisis.
• Empty homes could provide affordable housing if converted, but many remain unoccupied due to high prices.