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Open Market Acquisition Scheme (OMAS) Enquiry Form

West Lothian Council Buying Back Former Council Houses

West Lothian Council's Open Market Acquisition Scheme (OMAS) was approved at Council Executive on 11 October 2016. The council can offer up to market value to purchase ex-council properties on the open market.

The property must be sold with vacant possession and each party will bare their own legal and valuation fees. A value for money assessment will be carried out and the Council will seek the best value price that does not exceed the Home Report valuation.

A value for money assessment will be carried out, considering the combined cost of purchase and improvements/repairs. The council would seek to secure the best value price that does not exceed the Home Report valuation plus a repairs allowance of £8,500.

If you are selling an ex-council property in West Lothian and are interested in the council purchasing this property please complete this OMAS Enquiry form.