Empty homes have image problem despite massive waiting list

ALMOST 400 people are currently on a waiting list to move into council or affordable housing in Caithness.

However a number of properties have been empty for over a year as Highland Council have received no applications for certain properties due to where they are based.

Figures from the Highland Council have revealed 390 people are currently on a waiting list for affordable housing in the county.

However, reasons for properties remaining empty for over 12 months have included some homes being based in undesirable locations.

Read our special report in this week's Caithness Couier.

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