The Right to Buy scheme is a Government run scheme. It gives qualifying social tenants in England the right to buy their home at a discount. Changes in the Right to Buy scheme mean the maximum discount has been increased. Changes to the scheme came into effect on Monday 2 April 2012.
Who is eligible?
If you are a secure tenant (that is you were a council tenant before 1997) you may be able to purchase the property you live in through the Right to Buy scheme.
Who cannot buy
- any tenant who has a service tenancy in connection with their job.
- any sheltered housing tenant
- any tenant whose home has been adapted or is particularly suitable for use by the disabled or elderly.
What discount will I receive?
The amount will depend on the amount of time that you have been a tenant. More information can be found on the Communities and Local Government website see Right to Buy or Right to Buy - at a glance.
For further information:
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Contact: Eden Housing Association, Blain House, Bridge Lane, Penrith CA11 8QU
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Telephone: 01768 861400
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Out of hours: Emergencies 01768 861434
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Email: enquiry@edenha.org.uk
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Fax: 0870 0511685
