Issue details

Disposal of 20 Ritcroft Close Hemel Hempstead

Reasons:
1.This property, due to its location and type would command a higher than average market value (Acquisitions (Right to Buy: Buy Back) and Disposals Policy 2024 item 7.3).
2.The property is in need of work to remove any Health and Safety rating system hazards or asbestos containing materials that require a high level of ongoing management in conjunction with extensive works to comply with Decent Homes provision i.e rewire, heating upgrade and void repairs. The main cost of the works to be undertaken is the underpinning as detailed in the Schedule of works report tab QUOTE.
3.This property, was built in 1953 due to the age of the property and location is expected to command a high average market value if sold and DBC will be unable to recover the associated costs over the 30 year Business Plan (Acquisitions (Right to Buy: Buy Back) and Disposals Policy 2024 item 7.3)

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2025

Decision due: 10 Jan 2025 by Chief Finance Officer (S151)

Contact: Lesley Jugoo, Empty Homes Lead Officer Email: lesley.jugoo@dacorum.gov.uk Email: lesley.jugoo@dacorum.gov.uk.

Decisions

Background papers