Pendle Borough Council
Market Street, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7LG
Tel: 01282 661661 Fax: 01282 661130
Right to Buy
The Right to Buy is a Government run scheme that allows some tenants to purchase the property that they rent from the Council. For eligible tenants the price of the property will be offered at a price lower than the full market value.
For information email: housing.management@pendle.gov.uk
Who is eligible?
If you are a secure tenant and have held a public sector tenancy for 2 years you may be able to purchase the property that you live in through the Right to Buy scheme.
Who cannot buy?
- Any tenant who has a service tenancy in connection with their job
- Any sheltered housing tenant
- Any tenant whose home has been adapted or is particularly suitable for use by the disabled or elderly
What discount will I receive?
You could receive up to a maximum discount of £26,000 depending on the amount of time that you have been a tenant.
A full guide to Your Right to Buy Your home is available on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's website. If the home that you are thinking of buying is a flat you will find the booklet Thinking of buying a Council Flat on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's website.
If you would like an application form for the Right to Buy your Council property, please use the contact details at the top of this page.
