Douglas Council says it has 57 empty rental properties - but more than half need work.
A report to the local authority's Housing and Property committee said 21 properties are active, while 36 need refurbishment before they can be let.
Meanwhile, a separate report to the Environmental Services Committee revealed there are 45 dilapidated or ruinous properties in the Island's capital.
Councillors say that represents less than a third of one per cent of buildings in Douglas.
Don't leave your keys in your car, say police
Police are warning people to make sure your car's locked - and you haven't left the keys inside it.
Warning after grass wildfire in Greeba
Fire crews are repeating advice about the dangers of barbecues, camp stoves, campfires and discarded cigarettes after a grass fire in Greeba yesterday.
Buses 'run for community, not profit' says minister
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says she doesn't know which bus routes are profitable because Bus Vannin doesn't collect the data.
Charity needs your help saving baby birds
Can you help a local charity help baby birds?
New mayor for Douglas
The Island's capital city has a new mayor.
Proposed Manx Utilities windfarm has already cost £3 million
Manx Utilities Chair John Wannenburgh says just over £3 million has already been spent on a proposed windfarm in the south of the Island.
Warning over dog fouling in Douglas
Douglas Council is reminding dog owners to bag it and bin it when they're walking their pooches.
Part of Douglas prom to shut for TT funfair arrival
Part of Douglas Promenade will close in around a fortnight as the TT funfair arrives.
