To access the Empty Property Matching Service, visit
www.northnorfolk.org and click on Housing, then Empty
Homes, then Empty Property Matching Service
Many empty properties will be in need of significant repair, renovation or
modernisation and will be suited to purchasers who want to undertake a project and
potentially add value to a property whilst others may only need minor works or be in
need of redecoration. The Empty Property Matching Service introduces those
wishing to purchase an empty (residential) property in North Norfolk with those who
have an empty property that they want to sell. This service
is offered free of charge to owners and prospective purchasers.
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if you are looking to purchase a property, select Available Properties for
a list of owners wishing to sell
if you have an empty property to sell, select Looking for Properties for a
list of prospective purchasers
Available Properties
A table will display a list of properties with a photo, giving its location and a
description including the property type, number of bedrooms, and a guide price.
There may also be information about the type or extent of work needed to bring it
back into full residential use.
If you are interested in this property, click on Request details to submit your
contact details – you will then receive an email with the owner’s contact details.
If you Request details through the Empty Property Matching Service, you will
automatically be offered the option of adding your property search to the website.
A ‘filter’ is available on Available Properties to narrow your search to particular
property types, price ranges, bedroom size, or locations.
To add a property to the Available Properties list, simply click on Owners – you
can add your property to this list by clicking here. Once your form is submitted,
we will check the details and contact you for a photograph. Your property will be
added within 5 working days. You can ask us to remove your details at any time.
Looking for Properties
A table will display a list of prospective purchasers with the price range they have
specified, the location/s they are interested in, and any other requirements (such as
parking, garden) and notes which may include information about the type or extent
of work they are prepared to undertake to bring a property back into full residential
use.
If you have a property that you think the potential purchaser will be interested in,
click on Request details to submit your contact details – you will then receive an
email with the prospective purchaser’s contact details.
A ‘filter’ will be available on Looking for Properties when the number of
prospective purchasers exceeds what can comfortably be displayed on the table on
a single webpage.
If you Request details through the Empty Property Matching Service, you will
automatically be offered the option of adding your property search to the
website.
To add your details to the Looking for Properties list, simply click on Purchasers
– you can add your property search to this list by clicking here. Once your
form is submitted, we may contact you to ensure the details are correct. Your
property search will be added within 5 working days. You can ask us to remove
your property search at any time.
What personal details are collected from me?
We require very little personal information from you, and your contact details are
only provided to those who are interested in contacting you – your personal details
do not appear on the website. Read How your data is stored and how it will be
used below for how the Council will use the information you provide.
Why is the full address of the empty property not shown on the table?
This is deliberate – we do not wish to give the opportunity for these details to be
misused for the purposes of adverse possession (squatting), vandalism, or
harassment.
I have seen a property that looks empty, but it is not listed on your website –
why?
There are more empty properties in North Norfolk than will be shown on the
Available Properties list – it is not compulsory for owners to use the Empty Property
Matching Service, it merely provides an extra option to owners of empty properties
to help to find prospective purchasers.
How your data is stored and how it will be used
Please note that the information provided by you will be held by North Norfolk
District Council in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and related
legislation. The information collected will be used for the purpose of reducing the
number of empty homes in North Norfolk, but Housing Services may disclose
information provided to other departments within North Norfolk District Council and
the information may also be used for other purposes where the law allows such as
in the prevention of crime, the apprehension or prosecution of offenders, or the
collection of any tax or duty.
Disclaimer
The Council provides the Empty Property Matching Service free of charge, and is
therefore not an agent and will not be paid commission as a result of any property
purchase. Details of all properties featured on this website have been supplied by
the property owner (or their agent) and the Council therefore takes no responsibility
for the accuracy of information or images contained within these web pages, which
are provided in good faith to assist those making initial enquiries about available
properties in the area and which do not constitute ‘property particulars’. The
property may not be suitable for its intended use. It is a purchaser’s responsibility to
carry out necessary and relevant inspections, surveys and legal enquiries. The
Council strongly recommends that anyone wanting to purchase a property should
obtain advice from a qualified solicitor or from a licensed conveyancer.
We hope you will find the information useful and the pages easy to use, but if you
have any queries please contact us.
Please let us know what you think about the Empty Property Matching Service by
emailing [email protected] or telephone us on 01263 516299 or
visiting us at the main office at Holt Road, Cromer.