Right to Buy Helpline
Deposit required: Not applicable.
Headline benefits:
Council tenants are offered a discount of up to £96,000 (£127,900 in London) to help buy the home they are renting.
Headline requirements: Must be a secure tenant and been a public sector tenant for at least 3 years.
Eligibility
Can I Afford It
Applying
Help and Guidance
FAQs
Contact an agent
Housing association tenants
Preserved Right to Buy
Housing Associations
There are other schemes available to housing association tenants.
Other Schemes
Ex-council homes
(Preserved Right to Buy)
If your home used to be owned by the council, but they sold it to another landlord (like a housing association) while you were living in it, you may have the Right to Buy. This is called ‘Preserved Right to Buy’ Ask your landlord if this applies to you.
Right to Acquire
If you’re a housing association tenant in England you could be eligible to buy the home you rent at a discount of between £9,000 and £16,000 on the price of your home. The amount of discount you’ll get depends on where you live.
Overview
The Right to Buy scheme assists eligible council and housing association tenants in England with purchasing their home at a discounted rate of up to £127,900 (£96,000 outside London). Determine your eligibility, the extent of your discount, and assess whether buying is feasible. Discover how to proceed with your application if you decide to move forward.
Eligibility
Prior to submitting an application for the Right to Buy, it is imperative that you verify your eligibility. Your landlord will be required to confirm your eligibility based on the property in which you reside during the application process. Should you have any concerns regarding your eligibility, please do not hesitate to contact one of our knowledgeable Right to Buy advisers for professional guidance and to address any questions you may have.
Can I Apply To Buy My Council House?
You can apply to buy your council home if:
- it’s your only or main home
- it’s self-contained
- you’re a secure tenant
- you’ve had a public sector landlord (for example, a council, housing association or NHS trust) for 3 years – it does not have to be 3 years in a row
Can I Make A Joint Application?
You don’t have to do it alone – you may be able to make a joint application for Right to Buy. If you’re eligible, you might be able to buy your home with:
- Someone who shares your tenancy
- Your spouse or civil partner
- Up to 3 family members who’ve lived with you for the past 12 months. They don’t have to be on your tenancy agreement but it must be their main home
©2024. All Rights Reserved.