00:00Liverpool City Council is working to bring 52 empty homes back into use.
00:06The properties are in Anfield, Edge Hill, Everton North and Princes Park,
00:10with many vacant for more than 20 years.
00:13Duke Developments will refurbish the houses starting in Anfield before moving on to Edge Hill.
00:18Around a fifth have structural problems and need significant repairs.
00:23The council says the project will provide good quality housing and improve neighbourhoods.
00:28Some homes will be advertised through Property Pool Plus,
00:32allowing people on Liverpool's housing register to apply through the allocations process.
00:37The programme aims to tackle housing need and reduce long-term empty properties across the city.
