Community assets
Increasing the role of communities in the ownership and management of land and assets
Just take the first step...
Thinking about setting up a community organisation to own land or property?
Find out why communities do it, what's involved and how to get off on the right foot. Whatever stage you're at in the process there's something in our Ten Steps toolkit to help. Have a look at our handy videos and download our guides and templates.
Step 3
Things to think about when considering leasing with a landlord
Short term leasing- guidance note
WANT TO AGREE A CONTRACT WITH A SELLER PRIOR TO BUYING?
Download our guidance leaflet
STEP 5
VALUATION OF AN ASSET
Instructing a valuation of land or buildings is an important stage in a project. Get an overview of things to think about in this guide.
WHAT ARE YOU ACQUIRING?
Find out about how to establish exactly what you are buying in the conveyancing process.
Mapping an asset
STEP SEVEN
Make sure your community has the right legal structure in place to manage a community-owned asset.
STEP EIGHT
A guide on the main sources of funding for your project.
STEP NINE
What to expect when transferring ownership of land or property from one owner to another.
STEP TEN
Time to celebrate - your community is about to own a new asset? Here are some practical things to think about to ensure you're ready to take it on.
Where to next?
Find out about our other support for communities and social enterprises. You can also have a look at our maps of land ownership and see who we've previously helped purchase an asset.
Assisted community owned assets
An interactive map with details of who HIE has assisted with land and asset ownership.
Community owned land
Our interactive map showing land in community ownership going back as far as 1908.