Void Housing Disposal

Location

Description/Background:

Liverpool City Council has identified 52 Council owned vacant residential units across the city, all of which are in a poor state of repair. The Council wishes to dispose of this package of units to a Registered Social Housing Provider or experienced developer to refurbish the properties.

UPDATE: Internal photographs and floor plans for the majority of properties are available on request. Please email voidhousingprogramme@liverpool.gov.uk  

UPDATE 19th August 2025:

Please be advised that we have extended the original date for receipt of offers for the LCC Void Properties by two weeks (originally 25th August).

This is due to August being holiday season and IT issues we experienced in mailing out supporting information. The revised closing date for offers is now:

Tuesday, 9th September 2025 at 5pm.

 

UPDATE 15th September 2025:

Please note that the deadline for receipt of offers has now expired.

Bidders will be contacted in due course. 

Description

PROPERTY DETAILS

The City Council has recently completed a comprehensive review of 52 void houses across the city and wishes to market these properties which are in the Anfield, Everton North, Edge Hill and Princes Park wards. The 52 properties are all mid or end terraced houses and highlighted by ward in red on the attached site plans. A complete schedule of properties is included at Appendix A.

 

Site Area

See Appendices C-G

Tenure

TENURE:

The City Council owns the freehold of all 52 properties and wishes to dispose of the portfolio on a long leasehold interest (250 years).

The City Council will lease back 15 properties, identified in Appendix A, for the use of temporary and affordable housing accommodation. The lease will be for a term of 20 years. 

Offers

Offers requested

Fees

See Heads of Terms

Rates

On completion of the programme of works the properties will be subject to Council Tax.

Planning

The houses within the schedule are designated as primary residential in the Local Plan and the Council confirms that all properties should be refurbished and retained as housing stock for rent at market, affordable or social rent, or for owner occupiers.

Viewing Arrangements

July 7th & 8th for external viewing. Please see particulars for booking arrangements.