An Empty Home is a residential property that has been unoccupied for 6 months or longer. These properties can be inherited, second homes, or in disrepair. They can cost the owner money through council tax or loss of market value due to poor maintenance. Local councils can now charge up to 300% council tax on empty properties. HomeFirst Plus has an Empty Homes program to help turn empty properties into valuable assets.

The program can provide a range of benefits for property owners including:
- Guaranteed monthly income through leasing options
- Repairs and renovations to bring the property up to code and make it habitable
- Legal documentation and certification for the property
- Financial assistance options such as grants, low-rate loans, and "rent holidays"
- Management and maintenance of the property for the duration of the lease
- Opportunity to turn an empty property into a valuable asset that provides a home for someone in need
- Working with the HomeFirst Plus team of experts who have vast experience and knowledge in the field

HomeFirst Plus is interested in working with anyone who has an empty property and provides free consultation to discuss all options available and help make an informed decision.

HomeFirst Plus Total Home 100 programme is our preferred contractor scheme. Our partners are vetted for quality and we have established working relationships with them. You can rest easy knowing that the job will be done right, and at a reasonable cost. We don't just refer you and walk away, we follow up to ensure you are satisfied with the work and that our contractors meet our high standards.

From small household repairs like leaky taps to larger projects like building an extension, we have a list of vetted and professional contractors that we trust and use for our own properties.

With Total Home 100, you can tackle any home improvement project with ease. Whether it be:

- Fitting a new toilet seat, radiator or plumbing services.
- Replacing/repairing internal or external windows & doors
- Fixing or replacing broken fences, repairing leaking roofs, clearing guttering
- All electrical works, carpentry, painting & decorating
- Installing Key clamp railing, fitting internal and external grab rails and other accessibility aids

We are also looking to expand our list of partners, to support our growing portfolio of managed properties and accessibility solutions.

HomeFirst Plus offers a comprehensive service for accessible home solutions, including the design and installation of wet rooms and the provision of stairlifts.

We understand that safety and quality are of the utmost importance when it comes to accessibility solutions.

Our wet room services include custom design, retrofitting, and quick installation for those in need of an accessible bathroom as soon as possible after a hospital discharge or similar treatment.

Our stairlifts service provides a range of options for different types of stairs, with the goal of making it easy and safe for people with mobility challenges to move around their homes.

Our team of experts will work with you to design and install a solution that fits your specific needs and preferences and we also offer ongoing maintenance and support for both services.