Euan Bathgate

Jul 23, 2024 | harpermacleod.co.uk | Euan Bathgate |Caley Toner |Martin Bennett |Ross Thomson

In March this year, the Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS) was launched to try and address the issue of ownerless property in Scotland. With Falkirk Council recently becoming the first local authority to benefit from the new scheme, it is hoped this will set the trail blazing in offering communities across Scotland the chance to rejuvenate neglected areas and buildings for local benefit. What is the OPTS?