Largest number of vacant houses

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".
Thanks to Isesaki FM's AI.

The number of vacant houses has reached an all-time high.

On the 30th, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Housing and Land Statistics Survey revealed that the number of vacant houses in Gunma Prefecture has risen to 161,000,
the highest number ever.

This is an increase of 3,000 houses from the previous survey five years ago.

This is due to a declining population and a lack of progress in demolishing and utilizing houses,

and measures are being taken urgently as inadequate management could lead to collapses and a deterioration in public safety.

In addition to ordinary vacant houses, the survey also covers rental properties with no tenants,

properties for sale, and vacation homes.