Right To Buy Process

Summary

Renting from the council for over 20 years does not automatically grant ownership. In England, the Right to Buy scheme allows secure tenants to purchase their council homes if they meet certain criteria: being a secure tenant for at least 3 years, the property being their main home, and it being self-contained. To start the process, tenants must complete the RTB1 application form, submit it to their landlord, and await an offer notice. The offer notice will include the purchase price, discount, and any known structural issues. Tenants can then decide whether to proceed with the purchase.

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Ive been renting from the county council for over 20 years is it true after 12 years of paying to a registered society your entitled to absolute ownership
Hi ****! In England, renting from the council for a certain period does not automatically grant you ownership. However, you might be eligible under the Right to Buy scheme:
- Must be a secure tenant for at least 3 years.
- The property must be your main home.
- It must be self-contained.
Would you like to know more about the Right to Buy scheme?
Yes please
Sure! Here are some key points about the Right to Buy scheme in England:
- You must be a secure tenant of a council or housing association property.
- You need to have been a public sector tenant for at least 3 years.
- The property must be your only or main home.
- The property must be self-contained.
Would you like to know the steps to start the Right to Buy process?
Yes
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To start the Right to Buy process, follow these steps:
*. Complete the RTB1 application form.
*. Submit the form to your landlord.
*. The landlord will assess your application and provide an offer notice.
*. You can then decide whether to proceed with the purchase.
Would you like to know more details about any of these steps?
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Sure, ****! Here are more details about each step in the Right to Buy process:
*. Complete the RTB1 application form: Obtain the form from your landlord or download it from the government website.
*. Submit the form to your landlord: Provide all necessary details and submit it to your council or housing association.
*. Landlord assessment: They will confirm your eligibility and send you an offer notice within * weeks (for houses) or * weeks (for flats).
*. Decision to proceed: Review the offer notice, which includes the purchase price, discount, and any known structural problems. You can then decide whether to proceed with the purchase.
Would you like any further specific information on any of these steps?
No thanks
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It seems like you have all the information you need regarding the Right to Buy scheme. If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your application!
Are all bill prepaid?
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Hi ****! Could you please clarify what you mean by "Are all bill prepaid?" Are you referring to bills related to the Right to Buy process or something else? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.