Right to Buy

Changes to Right to Buy  (as of Thursday 21 November 2024)
In line with a government review of the Right to Buy scheme, new discounts will apply to all applications from the 21 November. The maximum discount for any application received by us - either by post, email, or other means of service - will be £34,000.

The Right to Buy scheme helps council and housing association tenants buy their home for a discounted price.

Homes not eligible for Right to Buy

Some homes cannot be bought under the Right to Buy scheme. They include:

•    sheltered housing
•    housing used for temporary housing
•    housing let for employment purposes (for example, a caretaker’s house)
•    housing particularly suitable for elderly tenants

Your information

We are responsible for making sure that public finances are collected and spent correctly.

Information you provide us may be used for:

•    the detection of fraud
•    the prevention of fraud
•    sharing with other organisations who manage public finances

Apply for Right to Buy

Owning your home has many benefits. They include:

•    You will not have to pay rent
•    You will have more freedom to make changes to your home
•    You will have made a long term investment

If you would like to buy your home, we recommend you seek advice from qualified financial and legal advisors beforehand.

The government have published a guide that details the Right to Buy process.

Visit our Apply for Right to Buy webpage to learn how you can buy your home via this scheme.