Ms Marion Jammet:

There are a number of obstacles. The additional financial support that we have seen in recent years to bring these properties back into use is extremely positive. It could be improved. For instance, payment by instalment would be positive for the grants. I know it is complicated, but to make things easier for homeowners or small building owners, there could be a one-stop-shop system for reuse or links.

It might be the case that perhaps there is not enough co-ordination between grants for energy efficiency for reuse. I know it is challenging for that one thing. There are questions also on the building regulations. They must be reviewed to look at the challenges and also in regard to the provision of a guidance document on best practice.