Find out if you’re eligible for Right to Buy

Your tenancy agreement will tell you if you are a secure tenant, if you are unsure check with your Landlord. Page 26 of this guide (PDF document) lists the Landlords with whom a secured tenancy might qualify you for a discount.

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If you have been a public sector tenant for 3 or more years you could qualify to buy the home you currently live in if it is eligible for Right to Buy. For a list of qualifying Landlords please see page 27-29 of this guide (PDF document).

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You do not have the Right to Buy your home in certain circumstances. There is more information about this in the Right to Buy summary booklet.

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You cannot buy your house if you are an un-discharged bankrupt, have a bankruptcy petition pending against you, entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (when you would have made arrangements with people that you owe money to and still owe them money) or have obtained a debt relief order.

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You cannot buy your home if a court makes a possession order which says that you must leave your home. A possession order is usually made when your landlord takes you to court because you have not paid your rent, or you have breached the terms of your tenancy agreement in some other way.

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If you have received a letter from your landlord in the last 7 years saying that your property will be demolished then you do not have the Right to Buy.

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