The Right to Buy Scheme was first introduced by the Government in 1980, as a way to help council and housing association tenants purchase their first home and get a start on the property ladder.
The scheme allows you to purchase your current home from the council at a significant discount from the value of the property, calculated based on how long you have lived there.
Am I Eligible?
Anyone living in ‘public sector’ housing, from the council, housing association or NHS, is eligible for the Right to Buy scheme after living in the property for three years. To qualify, you cannot own any other properties, or have any bankruptcy charges or creditor agreements placed against you. Your partner or spouse can also apply alongside you as a joint application, provided you have lived in the property together for the last 12 months.
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