Guidance
Right to Buy: a guide for local authorities
This guide provides information and good practice on the operation of the Right to Buy scheme.
Applies to England
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This guide is intended to provide practitioners with information and good practice, advice and tips on the operation of the Right to Buy scheme. It sets out the Right to Buy legislation as a guide. It is not intended to be a definitive interpretation of legislation.
Note: We have also published guidance on retained Right to Buy receipts and their use for replacement supply.
Published 6 April 2017
Last updated 6 April 2024 + show all updates
Last updated 6 April 2024 + show all updates
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Updated guidance to reflect new discount levels from 6 April 2024.
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Updated guidance to reflect new discount levels from 6 April 2023.
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First published.