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:
Cider microbrewery planned for Ballasalla
Ballasalla could be getting a new microbrewery, if planners give the go-ahead.
Covid wrongful arrest and torture claims thrown out by court
A man suing the chief constable and attorney general over his arrest and acquittal over an alleged Covid gathering on Laxey beach has seen 22 of his claims thrown out by a court.
Tree fellers to close part of TT course on Thursday
A section of the TT course will close for much of tomorrow while trees are felled.
Manx Utilities wants contractors for HQ refurb
Manx Utilities says it's looking for contractors as it prepares to refurbish its headquarters.
Business needed for Peel coffee shop's 'new chapter'
A coffee shop in Peel says it's looking for a business to share its premises.
Regulator freezes gas prices
The Island's utilities regulator says there'll be no gas price rise next month.
Billionaire says Island's his favourite place on earth
Billionaire businessman Jim Mellon says he has not plans to retire, but expects to keep working until the day he dies.
Planners aren't influenced by advertising, says Cannan
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's confident planning officials aren't swayed by advertising.
