The Right to Buy scheme allows council tenants to buy their home from us and gives tenants a discount on the open market.
Right to buy discount
From 21 November 2024 the maximum right to buy discount in Havering will be reduced from £136,400 to £38,000.
The new discount does not apply retrospectively to applications made before 21 November 2024.
These discounts will apply to applications which are served on the landlord by the tenant on or after 21 November 2024.
Are you eligible?
To qualify for the Right to Buy scheme:
- you need to have been a public sector tenant for at least three years in total
- you do not need to have lived at your present address for five years if you've already held tenancies elsewhere but you do have to be a secure tenant
Check your eligibility on the GOV.UK Right to Buy pages
Applying for a Right to Buy
To apply for the Right to Buy scheme you will need to complete and return all of the following forms:
- Notice claiming the Right to Buy (RTB1 form)
- Havering Council Right to Buy Additional Information Form
Please complete these forms and return to righttobuy@havering.gov.uk
You can also read the Local Government guide to Your Right to Buy Your Home.
There is further information on Right to Buy on the GOV.UK website.
There is more information on leasing your property available.
Be wary of companies who offer Right to Buy help
These companies often charge thousands of pounds and if their fees are added to your mortgage you will pay interest on them.
We do not make any kind of charge for processing your application.