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Existing rights

As a secure tenant of Stirling Council you are entitled to buy your home, and this right is detailed in the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987. These regulations apply to all tenancies in place prior to 30 September 2002, and they will not change as a result of the new legislation. The new rules, which are set out further on in the leaflet, only apply to tenancies allocated after 30 September 2002.

Rules applying to tenancies allocated prior to 30 September 2002:

To qualify to buy your home, you need to have been a tenant of public sector accommodation for at least two years. This includes housing provided by other Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Scottish Homes, the armed forces, a water board etc.You must live in the house that you wish to buy and it must be your only or main home.
You are entitled to buy your home at a discounted price. The discount rate depends on the type of property and the length of time you have been a public sector tenant.
If you live in a house, the discount starts at 32% after 2 years tenancy and goes up 1 % a year, up to a maximum of 60% after 30 years tenancy
If you live in a flat, the discount starts at 44% after 2 years tenancy and goes up by 2% a year,to a maximum of 70% after 15 years tenancy
There are certain restrictions on the right to buy and on the discounts applicable. For example, if you live in sheltered housing, you are not entitled to buy your home. In addition, if your house has been built or improved in the period of 10 years prior to you applying to buy, your discount may be restricted. If your home falls into these or any other restricted categories this will be explained fully after you apply to buy.

Contact Gregor Wightman on 01786 442571