At least 120,000 homes could be delivered through the rehabilitation of unused housing stock, a building coalition has said. Photograph: Getty Images

Tax breaks, expanded grants, modified buildings regulations and dedicated teams in local authorities are all essential to tackle urban vacancy and dereliction, a coalition of building, environmental and social organisations has said.

The Vacant to Vibrant Building Alliance, an initiative spearheaded by the Irish Green Building Council, has published a set of recommendations to “accelerate action on vacancy” and transform unused buildings into homes.

At least 120,000 homes could be delivered through the

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