There are no plans to hire an empty properties officer at present, according to the chair of the government's Housing and Communities Board.
This week in the House of Keys, David Ashford MHK faced questions about the post from Douglas Central MHK Chris Thomas.
Meetings from minutes showed the board had decided to hire someone to put together an empty homes strategy.
Mr Ashford said that decision had been overturned and other work is being done to tackle the problem of homes lying empty:
Manx Care reassures patients about their continence service
Manx Care is reassuring patients after concerns online about their continence service.
Busy junction in Laxey will have temporary traffic lights next week
A busy junction in Laxey will have temporary traffic lights next week as the Department of Infrastructure carries out work.
Infrastructure Minister has high praise for traffic measures in St Marks.
The Infrastructure Minister has high praise for traffic measures in St Marks.
Tynwald members to vote on minimum wage plans next week
Tynwald members will vote on revised minimum wage plans when they sit later next week.
Bus Vannin has updated its Find My Bus web page
Bus Vannin has updated its Find My Bus app after users found problems.
New skateboarding club offering free lessons to girls
A newly-formed skateboarding club is offering free lessons for girls.
Multiple Island kids admit they have been told to kill themselves in online chat forums
Children from an Island school say they have been told to kill themselves in online chat forums.
Businesses can now apply for a stand at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show
If your business wants to take part in one of the Islands biggest summer events, now's your chance!
