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Buying your council or housing association home

Right to Buy - council properties

Right to Buy allows secure council tenants to buy their home at a reduced price or market value, depending how long they have been a tenant.

For more information about the ‘Right to Buy’ scheme, contact the District or Borough council for your area or visit their website:

Right to Acquire - housing associations

You might be able to buy your rented housing association home at a discount through the 'Right to Acquire scheme'.