Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026

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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.

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1. Please be aware that the property must be advertised on the open market and have a home report before the council can consider purchase.
2. Was the property previously owned by either West Lothian Council, West Lothian District Council or Livingston Development Corporation?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
3. Is the property for sale on the open market?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
4. Do you have an up-to-date Home Report?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
5. 1. You cannot continue because this does not meet the application criteria.
6. Please upload a copy of your home report
Seller's details
1. Seller's name*
2. Seller's Address
  1. Building name/number*
  2. Street*
  3. Town*
  4. Post Code*
  5. Email*
  6. Telephone No.*
Property for sale details
1. Is the above the property for sale?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
2. Property Address
  1. Building name/number
  2. Street
  3. Town
  4. Post Code
1. Property details
  1. Number of bedrooms?*
  2. Type of property?*
  3. Please describe if "other".
2. Are all owners aware this application is being made?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
3. Is the property currently vacant?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
4. How long has the property been vacant?
5. Is this property currently being used as a private let?
  
  Yes
  
  No
6. Where and for how long has it been advertised?

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Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026

Open Market Acquisition Scheme (OMAS) Enquiry Form