Right to buy

This content applies to Scotland only.

Housing laws vary between Scotland and England. This page applies to Scotland only. Get advice relating to England

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 at the Scottish Government website.

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. Read more 

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.   Read more 

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. Read more 

The right to buy process

This page talks you through the stages of buying your home if you have the right to buy. Read more 

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. Read more 

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