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Right to Buy  Tenants have the right to buy their home unless they are occupying a house that is covered by an exemption. The Association can provide information on properties legally exempt from the Right to Buy. If your tenancy began before 2nd January 1989, you will be entitled to the Right to Buy on the original terms. If you became a Housing Association tenant between 2nd January 1989 and 29th September 2002, as a result of a stock transfer from a local authority or Scottish Homes (formerly Scottish Special Housing Association), you will be entitled to the Right to Buy on the original terms, as long as you have not moved to another property since 30th September 2002. If your tenancy began between 2nd January 1989 and the present day, other than by stock transfer, you may qualify for the modernised Right to Buy. This is restricted, however until September 2012. Even then, the Association could obtain Ministerial consent to further delay the Right to Buy or the local authority may declare the area to be a “pressured area”, in whch case the Right to Buy is suspended for renewable periods of 5 years. If your tenancy began after 30th September 2002 and was in a newly built or renovated property, you will be entitled to the modernised Right to Buy, however the 10 year cost floor rule will apply to the discount. If you are interested in buying your home, you should contact the Association’s office. Staff are available to guide and advise you on the eligibility criteria and the terms that would apply, given your individual circumstances.
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