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Following the recent budget announcement we have received a high volume of Right to Buy applications which we are currently processing. We will contact all applicants, in order of receipt, as quickly as possible.

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Right to Buy

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  • Selling or renting your home out

How it works

Right to Buy(link is external) is a government scheme that gives eligible council tenants a chance to buy their homes. 

If eligible, you could get a discount on the full market value.

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Page last updated: 14 October 2024

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