Additional information
Repairs
During the Right to Buy application process, you are entitled to essential and emergency repairs only. We are obliged to keep your property wind and watertight and to adequately maintain the services, for example -
- heating
- electrical installations
We will not carry out -
- window
- door replacements
- external painting
- central heating installations
- any other major works
Rent Arrears
You can apply to buy your home if you have rent arrears, but not a possession order and your rent account must be clear on the day of completion. If your rent account is still in arrears on the purchase day the sale won’t complete.
If You Sell Your Home
All new Right to Buy applications are subject to a 5-year discount repayment period. If you sell your home within 5 years of buying it, you must pay back an amount of the discount. The amount you must repay is a percentage of the amount you sell the property for (less the value of any improvements you made since purchasing your home). Also, if you sell your home within the first 10 years, you must give us the right of first refusal.
Right to First Refusal and Buying Back Ex Council Properties
Owners who wish to sell or dispose of the property within 10 years of buying it must offer it back to the council at full market value (value at that point in time) under the Right of First Refusal.
If you have any further enquiries regarding this matter, email Housing.rtb@hullcc.gov.uk
Advice and Support
We can provide specialist information and advice on the processes involved in buying your home. We cannot recommend services, such as -
- mortgage lenders
- solicitors
- external surveyors
We can offer general advice and guidance at every stage. Our aim is to support you through the entire purchase process, which is likely to take between 4 and 6 months.
We deal with all sales of our homes and our services are free. Beware of anyone knocking on your door offering services to help you buy your home and asking for a fee. If you are approached by a person or company offering to help you buy your council home, talk to us before signing up to anything. If you do decide to let them into your home, ask to see their identity card.
If you are in any doubt contact the Right to Buy team via Housing.rtb@hullcc.gov.uk or by