i live in a housing association house which is a charity organisation.I have lived in my property for ten years+ renting.due to my house being built before 1997 i have been unable to buy my house is this the case?
2007-02-14 01:52:20 · 3 answers · asked by Cat Woman 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You have the right to buy council properties only! Private tennants have no such rights.
Some housing associations sell houses or offer shared/ part ownership of the house you rent ( part mortgage part rent ) Housing associations are not compelled by law to do this. Only councils are compelled by law to sell to tennants.
Private tennants have no such rights-- who would rent out any house if the tennant had the right to buy.
2007-02-14 20:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by brian t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i'm aware all tenents, whether council, housing association or renting private, have the right to buy. I'm currently in the process of buying my council flat. Though watch out for service charges. The council want me to pay £1800 annually for the up keep of communal areas, garden, entrances etc. you may also be able to recieve a discount of the market price of your property. its worth looking into. good luck
2007-02-14 02:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you have a problem if you want to buy from a housing association. However, you should go to your local CAb as my friends brother was given some money in lieu by his which meant he was able to put a deposit on another house.
2007-02-14 02:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋