Community right to buy review: consultation - easy read
The Community Right to Buy, introduced in Scotland in 2003, has empowered rural, urban, and crofting communities to acquire land and assets. We are consulting as part of a review aimed at simplifying the process and exploring improvements.
Closed
This consultation closed 5 October 2025.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Introduction
The Community Right to Buy was introduced in Scotland in 2003. It allows communities in Scotland to buy land and buildings for their use.
This is an Easy Read version of the summary of the consultation on the review of Community Right to Buy. The full consultation and questions can be found at https://consult.gov.scot/agriculture-and-rural-economy/community-right-to-buy-review/
There have been 268 applications for a right to buy. Interest in community ownership is rising across Scotland. The Scottish Government wants to make the Community Right to Buy process easier to use.
Contact
Email: crtbreview@gov.scot