Empty homes
Advice and information is available for the to help bring them back into use as there is an acute shortage of housing in Edinburgh. An Empty Homes Grant Scheme offers owners of empty homes access to funding (up to £20,000) to carry out necessary repairs provided their property is leased through CURB Private Sector Leasing for three or five years, during which time it will be used as temporary accommodation. The Council also works with the to provide guidance on maintaining, renting, buying and selling empty homes.
7.1 Private Sector Leasing (PSL)
Under Private Sector Leasing, you can lease your property for a set length of time between three and five years in exchange for guaranteed income under the guaranteed rent scheme. CURB PSL is the managing agent for PSL scheme in Edinburgh.
Through CURB PSL, your property would be leased to people who are homeless or in need of housing. Rent on the property is guaranteed and paid to you quarterly in advance, even when empty. You can contact the team on 0330 303 0087 or .
7.2 Renting
Advice is also available on renting out your property privately or through a letting agent (see section 6).