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 further
details see the
Right to Buy
Guide which gives information for tenants of South Lakeland
District Council.
Who is eligible?
If you were a public sector tenant before 18 January 2005 you
must have been a tenant for at least two years to be eligible to
buy your home.
If you became a public sector tenant for the first time on or
after 18 January 2005 you must have been a tenant for at least five
years to be eligible to buy your home.
If you are not eligible to buy your Council house, their may
be other Low Cost Home Ownership Schemes that can help you.
For further information read the
Low Cost Home Ownership
The following guides are available from the website of the
Communities and Local Government:
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 Communities and Local Government website. If the home that
you are thinking of buying is a flat you will find the booklet
Thinking of buying a Council flat useful.
How to Apply
If you would like an application form for the Right to Buy
your Council property, please contact:
Maureen Pearson
South Lakes Housing
Little Aynam House
Little Aynam
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7AH
Tel: 01539 717709