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Right to Buy

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The Right to Buy scheme lets you buy your council home for less than its full market value. You get a discount based on how long you've been an eligible tenant.

You must meet the following criteria:

  • you are a council tenant or were one when your home was transferred to your current landlord
  • you have been a public sector tenant for a minimum of three years
  • the property is your only or main home

You may not be eligible for Right to Buy for the following reasons:

  • you live in sheltered housing
  • you live in housing suitable for elderly or disabled people
  • your home is due to be demolished
  • you have legal problems with debt
  • you have outstanding possession orders