Can you buy a building at risk?

Many owners have recognised the Register as an opportunity to market properties they may wish to lease or sell. All owners of buildings at risk, including health bodies, local authorities, and statutory bodies, can make free use of the Register to publicise a building they wish to sell or lease.

What is an at risk building?

A higher-risk building will be one in which the floor surface of the building’s top storey is 18 metres or more above ground level or where the building contains more than 6 storeys. It will also be a building that has two or more dwellings, or 2 or more rooms used for residential purposes, or student accommodation.

How do I find a list of buildings in Scotland?

Search for listed buildings by keyword on our Decisions Portal. You can also search for listed buildings using a map.

How many buildings are listed in Scotland?

47,400 listed buildings
Scotland has some of the most stunning architecture in the world. Across its impressive 30,000 square miles there are over 47,400 listed buildings.

Are there grants available for grade 2 listed buildings?

Unfortunately for private owners of listed properties, grants are very few and far between. A small number of local authorities still provide small discretionary grants for buildings of architectural or historic interest. It is best to contact them directly as to whether they offer any funding.

Can you buy a house from English Heritage?

English Heritage is being effectively forced to pay people to take historic buildings off its hands. The building went on sale in May. Bidding has now closed, with the purchase to be finalised in the next few weeks.

Can you buy heritage?

Though beautiful and worth preservation, heritage listed properties come with a slew of rules and regulations owners have to live by, should they choose to purchase one. “A property needs to be unique, historically important or have architecture that is worth preserving for it to be listed as heritage.”

Who is responsible for listed buildings in Scotland?

As owner of a listed building, you are responsible for its repair and maintenance, just as you would be with any other building. It is very likely you’ll need permission for major works and even some minor works to your property.

What is B listed buildings in Scotland?

Category B means a building of regional or local importance, a major example of a particular style or period, which may have been altered. Finally, a Category C building is one of local importance, a lesser example of any period and one that may have been moderately altered.

Can you get a grant to repair a listed building?

Are Listed buildings worth more?

The vast majority of listed buildings, around 92%, fall into this category. A listed building typically appreciates in value more than other properties – it’s almost unknown for a listed property to depreciate unless it’s been seriously damaged. You may be able to get a grant for repair/upkeep of your listed building.

What does C listed mean in Scotland?

local importance
Category C buildings are of local importance, are lesser examples of a period or style or building type; and are as they were originally constructed or only moderately altered.

How are buildings at Risk register used in Scotland?

The invaluable statistics provided by the Register are featured in Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit and used to track the regeneration of historic buildings.

Are there any buildings at risk in England?

Only a very few buildings are formally for sale but it is possible that owners of troubled buildings may be open to purchase offers or other kinds of help. How can I access the register? The SAVE Buildings at Risk Register is a searchable online database holding details of over 1,300 buildings from all over England, Wales and Scotland.

Which is the most endangered building in Scotland?

It explores and guides on ways to tackle Scotland’s most endangered historic buildings in response to the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework Indicator for the historic environment. The Toolkit comprises a suite of texts on a range of matters relating to buildings at risk, each of which can be downloaded as PDF files.

Where can I find information on buildings at risk?

The Register is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland, and provides information on properties of architectural or historic merit throughout the country that are considered to be at risk.