What is the value in an empty home?

A perspective from Action on Empty Homes and the Global Empty Homes Network

We face a contradictory crisis: empty homes are piling up around the world, while housing becomes more and more inaccessible to the vast majority. How can this be so? This article explores the work of Action on Empty Homes and the Global Empty Homes Network in addressing global issues of vacancy and housing unaffordability, touching on key themes such as commodification and real estate investment, policy making, and data.