Additional Rights
Information on the right to acquire and right to an advocate process as a rental customer.
Right to Acquire
You might be able to buy your home at a discount through the Government’s Right to Acquire scheme. There are certain requirements which you and your home need to meet:
- You have been a tenant for over 3 years with us or another public sector landlord (like another housing association or council)
- Your property must be funded through a social housing grant and be built after 31 March 1997. All our homes have been built after this date, and we can let you know if we were provided a grant as part of building your home.
- The home must be your only or main home
There are also additional personal checks you need to meet. To find out more about this, typical discounts provided and the application process please visit Right to Acquire: buying your housing association home: Overview – GOV.UK.
Rights to an Advocate
If you need someone to speak to us on your behalf about your tenancy, you can nominate them as your advocate. This could be a friend, family member, or support worker.
They can discuss details about your tenancy and your home with us, but cannot make legal decisions of your behalf or without your consent.
If you would like to let us know about an advocate who can act on your behalf, please contact your Management Provider and they can help with this process.