I'm wondering if anyone can give any advice, or at least point me in the right direction.
My uncle has owned his house since 1989. The mortgage is long paid off. In 1994, his wife left him. Since then, the house has not been cleaned once (I am not joking when I say this). The front and back garden are overgrown and full of rubbish. Several windows are smashed and covered with old planks of wood. The garage roof has fallen in. The whole house stinks of staleness. This is just a selection of the problem, there is far more as well. Uncle says that he can't afford the repairs needed.
My uncle has no children, and no partner. He lives in the house alone. He is retired. We are in England.
We have suggested to him many times over the years that he moves somewhere more manageable. He refuses.
The house is in a decent area, and it is a massive eyesore. I feel awful for his neighbors as I imagine uncle's house brings the street value down (it really is that bad). My uncle is getting older and needs to move whilst he's still in the right frame of mind.
I remember hearing a few years ago that the council can force a house sale under certain circumstances? This is what I'm considering as my next step. Does anyone know how it works, or who I should speak to?
Thank you in advance.
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