Right to buy

You will need to send us a completed a Right to buy application form and the Additional information form.

Once we have received your forms, we will discuss your application with you further and offer you money advice to ensure you can afford to purchase your home. Then we will carry out eligibility and anti-fraud checks and arrange to visit you at home. If you receive Housing Benefit, we will ask how you intend to fund the purchase. We will tell you within four weeks of receiving your application if you are eligible and send you a notice (RTB2 form).

Your home will be valued by an independent estate agent. We will send you an offer letter explaining how much we will sell the home for and the conditions of sale. You then have 12 weeks to write to us with your decision. If you disagree with the valuation you can appeal to the District Valuer. You will need to submit your grounds for appeal in writing to Tenancy Management who will request a re-determination.

• Right to Buy application form

 Additional information form

Repairs on properties

When we receive your right to buy application we will only carry out emergency or urgent works to your property.

Whilst your Right to Buy application is being processed we will not normally complete any other repairs. Generally repairs outstanding or underway at completion of the sale will be cancelled.

Further information

The Government website provides answers to frequently asked questions on Right to Buy including eligibility, discounts, finances and costs. 

The Government also provides a summary booklet on Right to Buy, including a step-by-step guide for your application. 

For further information, or if you would like to discuss the Right to Buy process with the Council, contact the Tenancy Management Team