council house purchase

tramoreman77

my parents have been living in a council house since the 1965 im just wondering would anyone know how much it would cost if they wanted to purchase the house ,considering all the rent they paid on it they could have bought a mansion lol but if anyone has some sort of idea i would be great ful if you could tell me an average quote thanks

Mrs OBumble

I don't believe its possible any more. AFAIK, the scheme was closed in 2012.

Every social housing unit that councils have now is needed for poor people.

Millem

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

I don't believe its possible any more. AFAIK, the scheme was closed in 2012.

Every social housing unit that councils have now is needed for poor people.

Yes, it has been replaced by the incremental purchase scheme which applies to new houses only

nilsonmickey

I purchased my grandmothers house last year. She lived there for 65 years so I was able to purchase at a discount.

Santa Cruz

tramoreman77 wrote: »

my parents have been living in a council house since the 1965 im just wondering would anyone know how much it would cost if they wanted to purchase the house ,considering all the rent they paid on it they could have bought a mansion lol but if anyone has some sort of idea i would be great ful if you could tell me an average quote thanks

Too general to give a definite answer. I suggest that you make enquiries at the council on their behalf. Different council areas have different approaches to selling to tenants

No Pants

Shouldn't be allowed. If you can afford to buy a house, you can afford to buy a different house.

nilsonmickey

Yes but its cheaper if you get a discount.

No Pants

nilsonmickey wrote: »

Yes but its cheaper if you get a discount.

Shouldn't be a discount.