Do you own an empty home and want to sell it, or would you like to buy an empty property?
If so, the Empty Homes Matchmaker Scheme may be just what you need.
The Matchmaker Scheme is a ‘dating agency’ for empty homes: it aims to match owners who want to sell with people who want to buy.
How does the scheme work?
The Matchmaker Scheme is a free service. We hold two lists; one of potential buyers and one of owners interested in selling their empty property. When a seller registers for the scheme, we create a short property profile of their empty home and this property profile is shared with all the buyers on the scheme. It's up to the buyers to make contact with the owner if they are interested in discussing a possible purchase.
An empty home can be any type of property, ranging from modern to historic, move-in condition to do-er uppers, large to small and rural to urban. Any empty home is welcome on the scheme.
Selling an empty home
Not all empty home owners have the time or financial resources to return their empty home to use, and sometimes the best solution is to sell to someone who can.
Benefits for owners
- It is a free service.
- Details of your home will be shared with people who specifically want to purchase an empty home.
- It can help you find a buyer if you’ve been having difficulty selling or the home is in poor condition.
- It is a way of exploring your options if you’ve been thinking about selling but haven’t made up your mind.
Whether your empty home needs repair or is 'ready-to-move-in', you are welcome to join the scheme.
Buying an empty home
If you are interested in purchasing an empty home, the Matchmaker Scheme can help you find the property (or properties) that are right for you. You can also let us know if there is a particular empty home that you are interested in purchasing and we can pass your contact details onto the owner.
Benefits for buyers
- It is a free service
- An empty home needing repair can give people on a lower budget the opportunity to buy at a more affordable price
- Access to empty homes that may not be on the open market
Please note:
- The Property Matchmaker scheme is not an estate agency, and all negotiations and sales processes take place between the owner and buyer. We strongly recommend that anyone who is seeking to sell their property obtains independent professional valuation and legal advice from a solicitor or estate agent.
- It is a legal requirement in Scotland for any property which is on the market to have a Home Report. Owners who are considering selling but have not yet taken the step of getting a home report may register with the scheme. You should not enter into any negotiations with potential purchasers until a Home Report is acquired.
For more information and options on Empty Homes, please visit our Empty Homes page.
