Right To Buy (Bungalow)

squinty

As other have said, bunglaows are not excluded per se, but property that is particulalry suited for elderly people is excluded.

This can be a difficult definition. Whilst some properties that have adaptations or are part of a sheltered housing scheme are clearly excluded so can other. There are a range of factors to be considered, for example are the porperties only allocated to older people, are the properties close to local shops, or bus stops.

The only real way to find out is to ask the local council. But another option is just to look around. If other similar properties in the same neighbourhood have been sold that is a clear indication that the council will sell, if none have been sold its unlikely you will be able to buy this bungalow.

Also. The advice for your mother to seek an independent legal and financial opinion before considering the RTB is very sensible, and you should also seek your own advice. You need to go into this with your eyes open.

missprice

snappyfish wrote: »

My mother does not need your help? This is my original forum question below

"My question is are bungalows excluded from this scheme full stop?"

Your really quite annoying and irritating.

Your mother needs to know all the upsides and down sides to you buying the property. Its very important that she understands all the risks. And there are some risks associated with buying any house not just council housing.

You wouldn't want her to end up worse off with no idea why or what to do, so make sure she gets information before the buying process starts. From someone independent.

My local council has this on the website

Some properties for the elderly or persons with disability may be exempt and cannot be bought. Check with the Home Ownership Team to find out if you live in one of these properties by using the email option

Norman_Castle

marksoton wrote: »

This forum exists to help people.

Attacking anyone who shows an interest in the right to buy isn't helpful.

theartfullodger

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Attacking anyone who shows an interest in the right to buy isn't helpful.

Arguably if it reduces the number sold, therefore reduces further debt to public purse and further reductions in social housing stock many might disagree.

Others will hold alternative views..

Norman_Castle

theartfullodger wrote: »

Arguably if it reduces the number sold, therefore reduces further debt to public purse and further reductions in social housing stock many might disagree.

Others will hold alternative views..

Vitriolic comments on this forum will not affect right to buy sales. This forum should not be used as a podium to attack individuals who are legitimately taking advantage of government policy.

Money_maker

If OP is young and may move away/marry then they need to be aware that their assets will be shared again with a partner and this can cause problems in the event of a break up. Mum could be in a very insecure position. She must get independant advice.

weejangus

marksoton wrote: »

Oh for gawds sake. Just because they are on the tenancy doesn't mean their intentions are good. If they weren't on said tenancy they wouldn't stand a chance anyway.

And they didn't seem too amenable to the council modifying the property themselves did they? ( see post at 1:59 )

Okay, I've tried being resonable with you but you aint up for that.

Just because they are asking about the Right to buy scheme (which exists whether you like it or not), also does not mean that their intentions are bad.

The OP didn't say they wouldn't want the council to modify the property. Nothing worng with exploring all avenues.

marksoton wrote: »

So yet again, what did the council say? You did contact them today didn't you? They can answer your question.

This forum exists to help people. I'm sorry if that irritates you.

See post number 58 smart guy, the OP clearly states that the mother doesn't need your help. Your comments so far have not helped the OP with her original question. Others on the forum HAVE answered the original question (despite some of them not being fans of the RTB scheme either). You have helped no one. Thats what irritates the OP... and me... and lots of other people (see post 64).

Bear in mind, you may be looking for help or advice on this forum one day. Others may not agree with you. Wouldn't you prefer if those people maybe didn't continually badger you with their opinion? Just sayin.

weejangus

snappyfish wrote: »

Thank you!

At the moment I feel like I am committing a crime with some of the responses.

You're not commiting a crime. Some people just love being confruntational and blasting their opinion.

Others have given you some good advice regarding seeking financial advice (both you and your mother) to help you make the best decision for you both. I hope it all works out for you and your mother, whatever you decide to do. :cool:

missprice

weejangus wrote: »

See post number 58 smart guy, the OP clearly states that the mother doesn't need your help.

Bear in mind, you may be looking for help or advice on this forum one day. Others may not agree with you. Wouldn't you prefer if those people maybe didn't continually badger you with their opinion? Just sayin.

Quite true that the mother does not need marksoton's help, but she sure does need lots of info if the right to buy goes ahead. She has to know all the pitfalls of home ownership and if the OP gets married/dies/has children/goes bankrupt and many other possible future scenarios. What happens to mother if these things happen, who will pay for the new boiler/roof/external doors/windows/plumbing/ rewire etc.

And people are free to agree or disagree on any aspect of any " publicly" posted questions. Its up to the OP to find info elsewhere if they don't like the answers given on a public forum.

weejangus

missprice wrote: »

Quite true that the mother does not need marksoton's help, but she sure does need lots of info if the right to buy goes ahead. She has to know all the pitfalls of home ownership and if the OP gets married/dies/has children/goes bankrupt and many other possible future scenarios. What happens to mother if these things happen, who will pay for the new boiler/roof/external doors/windows/plumbing/ rewire etc.

Completely agree with you Missprice. In my last post I encouraged the OP and his / her mother to both seek independant financial advice to ensure they choose the best solution. Great advice from forum members which is what I believe this forum to be about. :T

missprice wrote: »

And people are free to agree or disagree on any aspect of any " publicly" posted questions. Its up to the OP to find info elsewhere if they don't like the answers given on a public forum.

I also agree with you here. People are free to have their opinion and voice it. Just saying that, in my opinion, marksoton's comments were not helpful to the OP and didn't address the question. I also felt that the OP was treated quite harshly for asking a simple question (and I'm not a fan of bullys). Again, just my opinion.