The Right to Buy is a government funded scheme which allows some tenants to purchase their rented property at a discounted cost. Eligibility for this scheme is based on the type of tenancy you have and the length of time you have had a public sector tenancy.
The discount is dependant on:
- how long you have been a public sector tenant
- where your property is
- the type of property
- the property value.
Do I qualify?
You must meet the following criteria to potentially be able to qualify:
- Have a protected or secured tenancy - this would be if your property was originally a council property and then was transferred to a housing association via a stock transfer
- The property is your main and sole property
- The property is a self-contained property
- You have had a public sector landlord for a minimum of three years.
Next steps
If you think you qualify for the Right to Buy, please contact us.
We will carry out an initial check to see if the property is a qualifying property. If we believe this is the case we will issue you with a form for you to complete and return with some supporting documents. Once we have received this we will advise on the next steps.
If you think you qualify you can also download the initial form from the government website.
