Empty homes

An empty home is a property which has been unoccupied for six months or more. It is not a second, or holiday, home. There are over 800 empty homes in North Ayrshire.

The reasons for empty homes are varied, they include:

• homes bought as a development opportunity
• inherited property
• issues with selling or renting
• financial problems

Empty homes falling into disrepair, makes future use less likely and can have a detrimental impact on communities.

Report an empty home

If you think that a property has been empty for six months or more, contact us.

Empty home buy backs

In rare circumstances, we may consider the purchase of empty homes in areas of high demand for rental properties. To be considered, properties:

• must have been empty for at least six months
• could be reasonably brought up to the letting standard as well as maintained to statutory standards

Matchmaker Scheme

The Matchmaker Scheme aims to match owners of empty homes with potential investors. The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) have launched a national empty property Matchmaker Scheme.

The national scheme allows owners to list their empty homes on the SEHP website, and buyers can submit an enquiry directly to owners.

If you wish to be part of the scheme, register via the SEHP website.