what is the property matchmaker? the property matchmaker is a ‘dating agency’ for empty homes: it aims to match empty property home own
What is the Property Matchmaker?
The Property Matchmaker is a ‘dating agency’ for empty homes: it aims
to match empty property home owners who would like to sell their
property with people who want to buy an empty property.
Selling an empty home
Not all empty home owners have the time or financial resources to
return their property to use, and sometimes the best solution is to
sell the property to someone who can.
Whether your empty home needs repair or is 'ready-to-move-in' you are
welcome to join the scheme.
Benefits for owners
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It is a FREE service
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Your home will be matched up with people who specifically want to
purchase an empty property.
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It can help you find a buyer if you’ve been having difficulty
selling or is in poor condition.
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It is a hassle-free option if you’ve been thinking about selling
but haven’t made up your mind.
Buying an empty home
If you are interested in purchasing an empty home, the Property
Matchmaker 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
property that you are interested in purchasing – with your consent we
can pass your contact details onto the owner.
Benefits for buyers
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It is a FREE service
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AGroup 1 n empty home needing repair can give people on a lower
budget the opportunity to buy at a more affordable price, and can
be an affordable opportunity to personalise the property to meet
the buyer’s particular requirements and taste.
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There are a wide range of empty home types, ranging from
contemporary to period, move-in condition to properties requiring
major works, large to small, and rural to urban.
How the scheme works
The Matchmaker Scheme is a FREE service. The Council holds two lists;
one of potential buyers and one of owners interested in selling their
empty property. There is information relating to the property type,
approximate purchase price and if needed, an advisory list of work
that needs carrying out.
When the Empty Homes Officer spots a 'match' between an empty home for
sale and a buyer's requirements, the empty home owner and the buyer
will receive each other’s details to follow-up.
Note that the Property Matchmaker is not an estate agency, and all
negotiations and sales processes take place between the owner and
buyer. We recommend that anyone who is seeking to sell their property
obtains independent professional valuation and legal advice (from a
solicitor or estate agent).
How to join
Contact your Empty Homes Officer to request an owner or buyer
registration form.
Elaine Hall: 01324 590802
[email protected]
Wendy Laird: 01324 590387
[email protected]
Falkirk Council: [email protected]