# Empty Homes, Full Crisis | Bristol News

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Podcast: [Bristol News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bristol-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574695)
Published: 2026-07-17T05:52:07+00:00
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Bristol’s housing crisis just got uglier: over 2,000 homes sit vacant for six months or more, while families scramble for temporary shelter—two empty homes for every one person in need. This isn’t isolated; North Somerset and Bath are seeing the same spike, reversing a previous downward trend. Many properties are held by owners waiting for market gains or stuck in legal limbo, becoming magnets for vandalism and squatters. Councils are spending big on temporary housing, money that could instead fix these vacant homes. But Bristol’s showing it’s possible—through negotiation, financial incentives, and even extra council tax—hundreds of properties are now rented, including to refugees. The solution? A national push for government funding, clearer council powers, and loan schemes to renovate existing homes—cheaper, greener, and faster than building from scratch. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/20394b24cc770349

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