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Reforming the Right to Buy

15 Jan 2025

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Closed 15 January 2025

Reforming the Right to Buy

The Right to Buy provides an important route for social housing tenants to own their own homes, many of whom may not otherwise be able to access home ownership.  Over 2 million tenants have bought under the Right to Buy since it was introduced in 1980. However, many of the homes sold under the Right to Buy have not been replaced.