Right to Buy

Right to Buy was first introduced in 1980 and allows most secure tenants to purchase their home at a price lower than the full market value. This area of the website explains how you can apply for the right to buy and also gives you some important points to note when considering whether to purchase your home or not.

 

Before you decide to purchase your home it is important to remember that there are a lot of costs and new bills you will need to pay. As part of the buying process you will have fees for solicitors, valuers and surveyors. When you have bought your property you will have to consider mortgage repayments, service charges, building insurance and repairs and maintenance costs. If you were in receipt of housing rent benefit you will no longer be able to claim this to pay your mortgage.