Matchmaker Scheme
Some local authorities in Scotland participate in a Matchmaker Scheme to help connect people wishing to sell an empty home with people who want to buy them. It is a free service and local empty homes officers will do their best to match owners looking with buyers looking for their type of property.
The areas with schemes currently operating are:
- Argyll and Bute
- East Ayrshire
- East Lothian
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Glasgow
- North Ayrshire
- Renfrewshire
- Scottish Borders
- Stirling
- West Dunbartonshire
Buyers
If you are interested in the scheme, fill in this form and send it to the EHO’s of the areas you’re interested in, EHO contact details can be found here.
As well, you can register directly on the websites of the below local authorities:
Aberdeen City Council matchmake to sell and matchmake to rent schemes
Aberdeenshire Council matchmaker scheme
Perth and Kinross Council Matchmaker
If a local authority isn’t listed here this means they are not operating a scheme. Please don’t send these areas the form, your application will not be processed.
Owners
If you are looking to sell your empty home, contact your local EHO for information on the Matchmaker Scheme and other support available.