Assignation of Croft Tenancy - 4 Cheesebay, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5AT

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An opportunity to purchase the assignation of a croft tenancy, which is situated in the tranquil and scenic area of Cheesebay, North Uist. There is currently a derelict 1½ storey house and stone building sitting on the croft so services such as electricity and water are in close proximity. The ground extends to 7.755 Hectares and benefits from a single share in Lochportain, Cheesebay & Hoebeg (Common Pasture) and a single share in Lochportain, Cheesebay & Hoebeg (Islands of Grotosay and Orosay - Cheesebay).

Should any purchaser wish to build a new property on the croft, they may be entitled to agrant through the croft house grant scheme (CHGS); however, the purchaser should satisfythemselves that this is available.

The purchase of the tenancy will be subject to the agreement of the landlords and theCrofting Commission.

A prospective purchaser should note that this croft is regulated by the Crofting Commission. The means that the successful purchaser/assignee is agreeing to abide by certain duties with regard to the croft land.

These duties are
• A duty to be ordinarily resident on or within 32km (20 miles) of your croft
• A duty to cultivate and maintain your croft or put it to another purposeful use
• A duty not to misuse or neglect your croft.

In addition, there is a legal requirement to return an Annual Notice to the Crofting Commission each year, confirming whether or not you adhere to these duties. Failure to return this notice is a criminal offence, and if as a result of this, any failure to meet the duties discovered, you could lose the croft or the right to use it.