The Right to Buy is a Government scheme that allows some tenants to buy the house or flat that they rent from the Council at a price lower than the full market value.

The scheme started in 1980 and there have been a number of changes over the years, the most recent being through the Housing Act 2004, where different rules apply to new tenants and tenants who applied after 18 January, 2005.

For further information on the right to buy council properties please click on the appropriate link below.

Information and frequently asked questions from Gateshead Council

The Office for the Department For Communities and Local Government provides further advice on the right to buy your home,
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The Office for the Deputy Prime Minister provides further advice on the right to buy your flat
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