05-12-2008

    Right to Buy Team

    The Right to Buy Team at Hackney Homes deals with applications from secure Council tenants who wish to buy the home they live in. Application forms are available from the Team or local Housing Neighbourhood Offices.
    This team deals with enquiries concerning all stages of the Right to Buy process up to but not including the legal conveyancing stage.

    What to consider at this stage
    The Right to Buy Team have compiled useful information which will explain the following areas:
    • Important points about your Right to Buy
    • Council's obligations and policy on repairs
    • Recent changes to the Right to Buy Scheme
    This PDF Documentuseful information (opens in a new window) is also included in the Application Packs that are sent out to all tenants who request an application form.

    The Right to Buy leaflet is a useful jargon free guide about the Right to Buy process
    The above guide is now available in the following languages:
    PDF DocumentBengaliPDF DocumentFrenchPDF DocumentGujarati
    PDF DocumentSomaliPDF DocumentSpanishPDF DocumentTurkish
    PDF DocumentUrduPDF DocumentPolishPDF DocumentVietnamese

    See also
    You can also view this booklet in other languages (external link).
    You can download an PDF Document application form (RTB1) (opens in a new window) for the Right to Buy. We strongly recommend that you read the above information before completing your RTB1 form.
    New Service: If you include your mobile number on the application form we will update you at each stage of the Right to Buy process by text message.

    If you have any Right to Buy queries you can phone, email or visit us:

    • Right-to-Buy:
      phone - 020 8356 2010
      email RTB@HackneyHomes.org.uk
    • Opening Hours: 09h00 - 17h00 (Monday - Friday)
    • Address: 298 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HE.

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