Find out about buying your council house
What you need to know
Right to Buy - changes announced in October 2024 Budget.
The new maximum discount for the South East will be £38,000 which will affect all RTB applications received on and after 21 November 2024.
Applications for the Right to Buy received before 21 November 2024 from eligible tenants will be eligible for the current discounts.
You might be able to buy your home at a discounted price if you've been renting your council or housing association home for at least three years.
This is through the Right to Buy Scheme (opens new window).
You may be eligible if:
- you've had a public sector landlord (such as a council, housing association or NHS trust) for three years (it does not have to be three years in a row)
- it's your only or main home
- it's self-contained
- you're a council or housing association tenant
Affordability
Buying your home is a big financial commitment. Check you can afford to buy your property before completing the application.