Exceptions to the Right to Buy
Some types of homes are excluded, such as:
- Some sheltered housing.
- Some homes that are particularly suitable for elderly people and have been let to someone of pensionable age, or someone with a disability.
- Homes that are purpose-built or substantially adapted for people with disabilities.
- A temporary home provided during redevelopment by the council.
- Some, but not all, lettings to people whose homes go with their jobs with the council, for example, caretakers.
- Homes that are due to be demolished.
