Powys County Council is purchasing properties across the County to provide more affordable council homes for local people in housing need.
The homes will be managed by the Council and allocated through the Common Housing Register to people who are unable to meet their housing needs on the open market.
These purchases form part of the council's wider programme to increase the number of properties within its Housing Revenue Account and expand the availability of council housing for those in need.
In the first quarter of 2026/27, the council bought six properties, which are now being improved ready for tenants. A further 16 properties were purchased in March 2026, with 15 already occupied, while only one of the 34 homes bought during 2025/26 remains empty.
In Knighton, the council has purchased a former Right to Buy property, bringing it back into council ownership. This means it now owns the full terrace of five homes and can manage repairs and maintenance more consistently.
The three-bedroom home was in poor repair and has been refurbished to meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standard, with work including a new roof, replacement windows, a new kitchen, heating system, flooring, redecoration and garden improvements.
Councillor Matthew Dorrance, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys, said:
“Everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. By bringing homes back into council ownership and investing in improvements, we can provide good-quality homes for people who may otherwise struggle to find somewhere suitable.
“The Knighton property shows what this investment can achieve, creating a modern family home while helping us manage and maintain the whole terrace more effectively.
“These acquisitions are practical investments in people and communities, helping residents stay close to family, work, schools and support networks while supporting a stronger, fairer and more sustainable Powys.”
