The Right to Buy scheme allows you to buy your council home at a discount.
Before applying
Make sure to read through all the information to understand the steps and the responsibilities of owning your own home.
The Right to Buy information on GOV.UK has more information and guidance about the scheme.
How to apply
Apply at GOV.UK to buy your council home
After applying, we will tell you within 28 days if you have the Right to Buy (56 days if your previous tenancy was with another landlord).
If you have the Right to Buy, we will tell you the price (offer of sale) within 8 weeks for a house or 12 weeks for a flat.
For flats, we will also tell you about yearly service charges and any major works planned over the next 5 years.
If you agree with the price, complete a form to accept the offer. We will then prepare plans and legal documents for your solicitors, which will take up to 2 months.
Your solicitor will handle all legal formalities with the council solicitors before the sale is completed.
Identification, data protection and fraud prevention
You will need to send a copy of your passport or driving licence for each applicant to verify your identity and validate your Right to Buy.
Your information will be treated confidentially and in line with the Data Protection Act 2018. It may be used internally for fraud prevention and other registered purposes.
Repairs to your property
If your Right to Buy application is successful, the council will stop doing repairs and maintenance to your property, unless they are needed for health and safety reasons. This is because the property valuation must reflect its current condition.
As a homeowner you will be responsible for all repairs to your home.