You may also have the right to buy if you are a secure tenant of certain other bodies.
You do not have the Right to Buy until you have spent at least 2 years as a public sector tenant - with your present landlord; or another 'Right to Buy landlord'.
You will only be able to purchase under the scheme if your house or flat is a separate home and is your only home.
You cannot buy your home if a court makes a possession order which says that you must leave your home. Neither can you buy your home if you are an undischarged bankrupt, have a bankruptcy petition pending against you, or have made an arrangement with creditors (people you owe money to) and you still owe them money.
You may be able to exercise the Right to Buy jointly with members of your family who have lived with you for the past 12 months, or with someone who is a joint tenant with you.
Any land let together with your home (for example, gardens and garages) will usually be treated as part of your home.
Mortgage Advice Service - Council House Purchases 
