Leaseholders

When you buy a flat or maisonette from us through the
Right to Buy scheme, you become a leaseholder. This means you own the property for a
, after which the ownership transfers back to the council, as the freeholder. fixed number of years

About your annual service charge, how to make payments, and how to contact us about the costs you pay as a leaseholder.

As a leaseholder, you are responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing all internal fixtures, fittings and decorations inside your property.

The lease for your property requires that you seek written permission from us before carrying out certain alterations or improvements to your property. If you wish to make an alteration, for which you are required to seek our consent, we will not refuse permission unless there is a good reason to do so.

Groups, events and volunteering opportunities for council tenants and leaseholders who want to improve housing services and their community.

Who can apply to buy their council home under the Right to Buy scheme, how to apply and what happens next.