Essentials To Consider Before Purchasing A Croft

Crofting is a distinct system of land tenure found in the crofting counties of Scotland, governed by its own statutory framework and regulated by the Crofting Commission. It creates a particular set of rights and obligations that apply whether you are a prospective owner-occupier, tenant, landlord, or a developer with an interest in land that is, or may be, subject to crofting tenure.

Anyone considering a transaction involving croft land needs to understand how that framework operates before proceeding. If you're interested in a croft, it is important to firstly determine its crofting "status". In other words, will you be acquiring an owner-occupied croft, a vacant croft, or a croft tenancy?