What is the Right to Buy scheme?

The Right to Buy scheme helps eligible secure tenants of local authorities and registered social landlords (RSLs) buy their own home.

As of 21 November 2024 you could receive a discount on the cost of buying your home of up to a maximum of £34,000 based on the amount of time that you have been a tenant. These discounts will apply to applications which are received by us from the tenant on or after 21 November 2024 . Any land let together with your home (for example, gardens and garages) will usually be treated as part of your home.

For more information including understanding the cost of home ownership please visit the government web pages Your Right to Buy Your Home: a guide and Buying Your Council Home: Overview

Right to buy (RTB) application form (RTB1 form) can be downloaded from the Right to Buy: application form  web page.