National Empty Homes Grant Scheme (Wales)
Turn an empty Welsh house into your home with up to £25,000 of renovation help.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Welsh Government grant of up to £25,000 to renovate a home that has been empty for 12+ months, for owners who will live in it.
Dream spread
Turn an empty Welsh house into your home with up to £25,000 of renovation help.
Relocation reality check
You must contribute at least 15%, own or be buying the property, and live in it as your main and only residence for 5 years after works; paid in instalments as work progresses; some councils add criteria.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Buy or own a qualifying property
The incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
Check: Renovation
This program expects you to renovate a qualifying home.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Owner-occupiers of properties empty 12+ months (on council tax list as domestic) in 19 participating councils including Cardiff, Swansea, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Powys.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Buy or own a qualifying property
BlockerThe incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 25,000 GBPConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Duration
- 60 months (about 5 years)
- Property purchase
- Required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
Reimbursement-only program — you fund costs before any grant payout.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“Grants of up to £25,000 are available to renovate empty properties.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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