Home buying scheme in North Lanarkshire provides chances for locals to rent
dailyrecord.co.ukA successful home buying scheme in North Lanarkshire is continuing to provide additional properties for council tenants to rent.
An update on the progress of the Open Market Purchase Scheme (OMPS) was provided to the recent housing committee, with Councillor Michael McPake highlighting that 348 long-term empty properties have been brought back into use, providing refurbished homes to those in need and addressing problems caused by vacant and derelict properties.
Since its launch 2013, a total of 687 homes have been purchased by the council. The scheme has been instrumental in helping meet housing need and improving housing conditions.
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