Looking to buy your home?
Most tenants will be eligible through the Right to Acquire scheme. If you were a Walsall Council tenant before 27 March 2003, you may qualify for the Right to Buy scheme instead.
This page explains how both schemes work, who can apply, and how to get started.
Right to acquire
If you rent your home from whg, you might be able to buy it at a discount through a government scheme called Right to Acquire subject to you meeting the eligibility requirements.
This scheme helps some tenants buy their home and take their first step onto the property ladder. You may want to get your own legal advice if you are unsure if you qualify.
Can I apply?
You might be able to, if:
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- You’ve rented from a public landlord (such as a council or housing association) for at least three years.
- You’re a current whg tenant with a secure assured tenancy.
- Your home was transferred to a housing association after 31 March 1997
Useful guidance on eligibility can be found using the following links:
How to apply?
Right to Buy
If you rent your home from whg, you might be able to buy it at a discount through the Right to Buy scheme subject to you meeting the eligibility requirements.
This scheme helps some tenants buy their home and take their first step onto the property ladder. You may want to get your own legal advice if you are unsure if you qualify.
Can I apply?
You might be able to apply if:
- You’ve rented from a public landlord (like a council or housing association) for at least 3 years – does not have to be 3 years in a row
- You’re a secure tenant
- The property is your only or main home
- You live in a self-contained property (for example, your home has its own kitchen and bathroom)
Useful guidance on eligibility can be found using the following links
Right to Buy: application form (RTB1) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Right to Buy: buying your council home: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
