Private property voluntary acquisition

Some Housing Associations will sell their properties to the tenants who live in them. The registered social landlord who owns your home will provide you with more details.

The scheme does not apply to all tenants as it is up to the landlord whether it takes part in the scheme and some properties may be excluded. The scheme does not provide any statutory right to purchase.

If your landlord does operate the scheme, your eligibility will depend on:

• whether there are sufficient funds available to provide the discounts
• you meeting the qualifying criteria for the scheme
• the property you occupy being included in the scheme

Because funds are limited your landlord may restrict the number of application forms it sends to tenants. Your landlord should tell you whether funds are available and if a waiting list applies.

For further information on Voluntary Acquisition please contact a Registered Social Landlord - details are available on the main Housing page.