Right to Buy

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