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If I give up my council flat do I get money?

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edited 4 August 2023 at 4:57PM in House buying, renting & selling
Thinking about moving overseas (from UK). If I give up my council flat do I get money?

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  • MattMattMattUK
    MattMattMattUK Posts: 10,650 Forumite
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    Deleted_User said:
    Thinking about moving overseas (from UK). If I give up my council flat do I get money?
    No, nor should you.
  • CSI_Yorkshire
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    There are some odd rumours around it seems.  Wasn't there one a few days ago that was asking if the council would buy them a house in the countryside if they gave up their council house in London?
  • DullGreyGuy
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    You get to keep the future money you were paying on rent
  • Devongardener
    Devongardener Posts: 594 Forumite
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    Of course not! Why do you think you should?
  • deannagone
    deannagone Posts: 1,101 Forumite
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    edited 4 August 2023 at 4:01PM
    Look on your council's website, google things like <council> money for giving up council property/house/flat.  My council does give money for downsizing (its not a lot).  Some council's used to give money for giving up a tenancy completely but I don't know if any still do.  It used to be a reasonable amount of money, but if any council still does this, I doubt it will be a large sum now.  

    Or you could just email whichever housing officer manages your property and ask.

    Council policies differ, so I'm afraid you'll have to use google or the phone to get an accurate answer.  Best of luck.
  • theartfullodger
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    SOME councils will provide incentives, especially for larger properties.  Sometimes just if downsizing. Look at YOUR council's website and/or 'phone them up.
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