A woman who sold her £ 4m house to the government eight years ago HS2 Despite a national housing crisis, 10-bedroom property is empty.
Rachel Helvorson cut with multi-silver pound deal Transport department To sell the house, in Brackley, Northamptonshire, that his family converted from a barn in 1915.
A bungalow and cottage were compromised for farmhouse, because HS2 line From London For Birmingham, 40 acres of property of property will be deducted through 25 percent.
Nevertheless, despite the residential properties located at a distance of 300 meters from the line, and the sale was completed eight years ago, only the cottage is rented back by HS2.
Farmhouse and cottages lie empty, Mrs. Halvarson said, Swimming pool It is believed, and has fallen through a roof in the main house.
Empty houses and bungalows, who used to rent for £ 1,000 in a month, are among 402 houses, who are sitting without thinking HS2 routeIncluding Northern ax Phase 2A and 2B lines for Manchester and Leeds.
DFT bought 1,475 houses, then passed them on HS2 Objective To hire them to give price for money, and avoid empty assets in communities – but 27 percent is empty, Independent Can reveal.
This comes as a strict effort of labor to deal with a housing crisis with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rener. Double This week on the pledge to build a 1.5 meter new house.
HS2 has told Independent Some properties were not hired due to the cost of bringing to “lateable standard”, while some may need to be demolished in the near future.
But Mrs. Halvarson said that she could not understand leaseHe rented with the bungalow.
He said: “This is such a waste of money – the house is very good, the gardens are beautiful, but after being purchased eight years ago, I can’t believe that this place is not just sitting there and doing anything, while falling into chaos.
“This is the money that could go to the taxpayer. The house is now ruined for 20 years or so it will take it to make it Railway,
Mrs. Halvarson’s mother converted the barn into a family house, which later inherited. Once a year, the gardens will be opened to the public. But now after removing half an hour drive, she cannot return to the property.
The cost of taking care of vacant property will also be expensive, he said, after the passengers trying to reach the ground, the need for 24/7 security is required at one stage.
He said: “Now all this has stopped, I do not like to go back there, especially with all the nearby construction works. It is all sad, especially when people need homes.”
This is a similar picture for other large qualities purchased by DFT.
In Camden, who sits near London EustonWhere a tunnel is planned to take 4.5 mile long HS2 passengers to the Old Oak Common Station, the houses were purchased, including a mansion house for £ 7.4m, five years ago, which was also included Camden New Journal Informed Last year was still vacant.
On the northern legs of the HS2 project, despite the announcement of the cancellation of routes two years ago, HS2 -owned assets not only sit vacant, but when they can be sold back to communities, there is no immediate indication.
Last year, A transport minister said The government first had to rule an alternative rail plan for north legs before disposal of land and properties. Independent Understands that an announcement will be made by DFT in summer.
In the villages of Whitmore, Whitmore Heath and Madli, about 50 houses were sold to HS2 to an ax ax to the northern leg. But at least 20 are vacant, Debora Callers claims, who live in Medley.
The resident convicted HS2 for renting only on short-term contracts, and the “over-the-top” standards for the market properties.
“You walk around the village and you see empty houses with ridge tiles that are closing,” he said. “They are being left to rack and ruin, and one day HS2 will say that they will need to be drawn and replaced.
“It is disastrous for the community. Why are these qualities not being sold?”
Whitmore Parish Councilor Ian Web said that security was to be stepped into villages after converting a house into a cannabis factory.
He said: “When the houses were sold, they appeared well equipped for the arrival of all new people, but many have been left empty instead. The whole situation is not popular with the people of the village, it is part of the community.”
Carter Jonas was appointed by HS2 to manage homes. In Whitmore Heath, it is currently marketing huge separate homes for up to £ 3,000 per month on contracts of six and 12 months.
HS2 said it would sell surplus properties according to the government policy.
A spokesperson said: “The assets will be confirmed only once as surplus, and the sale will follow a structured process, including compliance with Cricel Down Rules. [allowing previous owners to buy back the homes] And market assessment requirements. ,
A DFT spokesperson said: “We will set detailed plans for land and property for the project later in this summer – ensure the value of any sales for money and local property should not interrupt markets.”
