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Property upgrades

If I have upgraded inside my council home bathroom, kitchen etc and outside area installed a patio, new fence, pergola etc. Can I get money off the price of the house for the upgrades if I purchase it from the council?

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  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596
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    I think they're meant to be disregarded in the valuation, though whether that's the same as you mean by "getting money off", I'm not sure - it doesn't mean anybody will be subtracting what you've actually spent, just not enhancing the value with the improvements you've paid for.
  • greatcrested
    greatcrested Posts: 5,925
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    Yes, I believe when they value the property they will disregard the improvements.
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