You may be able to buy your council home providing certain requirements are met.
They are:
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You must be a secure council tenant.
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If you were a public sector tenant prior to 18th January 2005, you must have at least two qualifying tenancy years.
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If your public sector tenancy started after 18th January 2005, you must wait until you have at least five qualifying tenancy years before you become eligible for the scheme.
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You will not be eligible if you are an undischarged bankrupt, have a bankruptcy petition pending against you, or you have made an arrangement with creditors, which is still outstanding.
You may apply for the Right to Buy jointly with members of your family who are not joint tenants, but they must occupy your home as their only or principal home and must have done so for 12 months prior to the date of your application.
Qualifying Tenancy Years
Qualifying tenancy years in the public sector include:
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tenancies with right to buy landlords,
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tenancies with registered housing associations, or
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time spent in armed forces accommodation.
