Right to buy
This content applies to Scotland only.
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Some Scottish secure tenants have the right to buy their homes. This section explains who has the right to buy, how much it will cost and how the procedure works.
You can also find out more about the right to buy from the Scottish Government.
The rules on right to buy changed on 1 March 2011, these pages have been updated with the new rules.
Do I have the right to buy?
Some council and housing association tenants have the right to buy their home. This page gives details of who they may be.
Right to buy discount
If you have the right to buy, you may get a discount on the price of your home. This page tells you how the amount of discount can be calculated.
Costs of the right to buy
Once you know that you have the right to buy and how much your home will cost, you need to work out if you can afford it. It is important to be aware of all the costs of buying, because if you find yourself in financial difficulties you could risk losing your home.
The right to buy process
This page talks you through the stages of buying your home if you have the right to buy.
Alternatives to the right to buy
If you do not have the right to buy, there may be other options that can help you get your first step onto the housing ladder. This page tells you more.
The right to buy after 1 March 2011
This pages outlines your right to buy if you took up a Scottish secure tenancy on or after 1 March 2011.
