Can I apply to Buy my Home?
You can apply to Buy your home:
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If you have a secure tenancy and have been a public sector tenant for the qualifying period.
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If you were a secure tenant or a public sector tenant prior to 18/1/05 then the qualification period is two years.
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However, if you became a new public sector tenant from 18/1/05 you will not qualify for the Right to Buy until you become a secure tenant and have been a public sector tenant for five years.
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If your property is not excluded from the Right to Buy Scheme.
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If your property is not suitable for the elderly.
Properties Excluded from the Right to Buy Scheme
Some properties are excluded from the right to buy scheme for example those held under Schedule 5 Part 10 of the Housing Act 1985.
There are also other types of property excluded from the Right to Buy, for example:
Properties Which May be Denied the Right to Buy
Some properties which are suitable for occupation by the elderly may be denied the Right to Buy for example those which come under Paragraph 11 Schedule 5 of the 1985 Housing Act.
If you are unsure whether your property can be included in the Right to Buy Scheme please contact your local housing office.
Where Can I find out more about the Right to Buy Scheme?
Important information for tenants considering applying to buy their home under the Right to Buy procedure is contained in the leaflet Are You Considering Buying Your Home? - pdf document
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