Right to Buy
Following the changes implemented by the government in the Autumn 2024 Budget for the Right to Buy scheme, please visit the government's website. As directed, these changes will be in place from 21 November 2024.
If you are a secure tenant and have been a council or social housing tenant for three years or more, you may have the Right to Buy. You can learn more about the Right to Buy scheme on the government's website.
You must not have breached your conditions of tenancy or have a suspended/outright possession order against you as the tenant.
The government's Right to Buy discount calculator will also give you an idea of the discount you can expect.
If you buy your flat or maisonette through the Right to Buy scheme, you will become a leaseholder. As a leaseholder, you will have ownership rights to your property for the period of the lease, which is 125 years.
If you buy your house through the Right to Buy scheme, you will become a freeholder. As a freeholder, you will own your house and the land it is built on, and you will be responsible for all maintenance and repair.
Some properties, such as bungalows, are not included in the Right to Buy.
Apply to buy your home
Once you have downloaded the application, your must fill it in and upload it using our online form. You must sign the document, as we do not accept electronic of typed signatures.
Alternatively, please post the completed form to the Home Sales team at: Wednesfield Housing Office, Alfred Squire Road, Wednesfield, WV11 1XU.
For more information about how we process your data, please view our privacy policy.
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How long will my Right to Buy take?
Approximately 12 months from receipt of your application form.
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When will I get my offer?
We will get your property valued when your application has been accepted. You will receive an offer within eight weeks if your property is a house or twelve weeks if it’s a flat.
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What can I do if I think my property valuation is too high?
You can apply for a redetermination, where the property will be revalued by the district valuers and a new offer will be provided.
Please download, complete, and return the redetermination form.
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What is an anti-money laundering check?
The anti-money laundering check helps the Council to meet regulations set out in the Counter Terrorism Act. We need to make sure that the funds you are using to purchase the property have been appropriately sourced.
An example of the form you’ll need to complete can be found here.
- What can I do if there is a delay with my application?
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What happens if my application is cancelled?
Applications are usually cancelled when they have run out of time. Don’t worry, you can apply again if you wish to. Just complete and return a new application form.