How to buy your home

The Right to Buy, Preserved Right to Buy and the Right to Acquire are government schemes offering eligible housing association tenants the opportunity to buy their home at a discount.

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Do I qualify for Right to Buy, Preserved Right to Buy or Right to Acquire?

The Right to Buy, Preserved Right to Buy and Right to Acquire are statutory schemes developed by the Government. They have legal requirements which must be met – but if you and your property meet the criteria for one of the schemes you may be able to buy your home. The eligibility criteria are slightly different for each scheme (set out below), but the exemptions are mostly the same.

 

The application process

 

Things to consider before applying

For most people buying a property is the biggest single investment they will make in their life. But it is important to consider the costs associated with buying a home to ensure it is the right thing for you.


If you have any questions which are not answered by the information here, or, to request an application pack, please contact us by email at RTBenquiries@sovereign.org.uk.

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