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Grant scheme needed for dilapidated properties says MHK

And Thomas critical of government's 'vision'

An MHK says he will campaign for more support to help people renovate dilapidated properties on the Isle of Man.

Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas has told Manx Radio he believes a grant system is needed.

The last census in 2021 revealed there are around 5,000 empty buildings on the Island.

Chris Thomas – who was the former chair of the Housing and Communities Board - also claims government has a ‘vision’ that people want to live in apartments which he doesn’t believe is true:

You can watch the full Mannin Line interview below:

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