Right to Buy
What is the Right to Buy scheme?
The Right to Buy scheme gives tenants the right to purchase their home at a discount.
How do I apply
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Did you know you can complete a Right to Buy request form online?
You can request an application pack by filling in our right to buy request form on the council website.
You can also get a pack from any local housing office.
Do I have the Right to Buy?
As a South Tyneside Homes tenant you must have a secure public sector tenancy totaling 2 or more years if you became a tenant before the 18th January 2005. You cannot buy your home if:
- You live in sheltered housing
- Your home is not self-contained
- Your home has been specially adapted
- You work for us and your home is part of your conditions of service
- You have been ordered to give up possession of your home by a county court and have broken the conditions of that order
- You are an undischarged bankrupt, have a bankruptcy petition pending against you, or you have an arrangement with creditors (people you owe money to) and you still owe them money
How long must I have lived in my home for before I have the Right to Buy?
If you became a tenant on or after the 18th January 2005 the qualifying period is 5 years.
How much discount will I receive?
The percentage of discount you receive is dependent upon the number of years of tenancy.
The minimum discounts are 32% for a house and 44% for a flat (two years) and maximum discounts of 60% for a house (30 years) and 70% for a flat (15 years).
The discount cannot exceed £22,000.
How can I find out more about the Right to Buy?
The Right To Buy Team can be contacted by
- Telephone 0191 426 8380
- Fax: 0191 426 8430
- Email: rtb@southtynesidehomes.org.uk
All correspondence should be sent to:
RTB Team
South Tyneside Homes
StrathmoreViking Business Park
11 Rolling Mill Road
Jarrow
NE32 3DP
