Buying your home

Who has the Right to Buy?

To qualify for Right to Buy you must have three years secure tenancy with Mansfield District Council, or another qualifying landlord, such as:

  • another council
  • some housing associations
  • the Forces
  • other public bodies.

You may be able to buy your home with members of your family who have lived with you for the past 12 months, or someone who is a joint tenant with you.

You may not be able to buy your council home if:

  • you have with less than three years qualifying tenancy
  • you live in sheltered housing
  • your property has been adapted to meet a specific health need
  • you do not have a secure tenancy
  • your tenancy is granted under homeless legislation.
  • you are an undischarged bankrupt
  • you have a bankruptcy petition pending against you
  • you are subject to a court order