Right to buy - property with a wet room

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snape21
snape21 Posts: 1 Newbie
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I am planning to purchase my property under the right to buy scheme. I realise that some properties that have adaptions can be refused so id really like to hear from others who may have been in a similar situation.

Has anyone previously been refused a RTB application solely because they have a wet room?

This is the only adaption that was made. The wet room is on the first floor and there are around 8 steps to the front door.

Do you think this may cause an issue?

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  • Slubberd
    Slubberd Posts: 91 Forumite
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    Although the property isn't technically adapted throughout by the sound of it - the council may take the view that the investment of such an adaptation can make it excluded for the Right to Buy scheme. Just phone your Right to Buy team - they'll tell you.
  • Amara
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    It's possible, but it depends on the council. Make an application, it's the only way to know for sure.
  • CreditCardJunkie
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    I bought my council house with a wet room through RTB. I was worried it would significantly add to the house price which it didn't. We are based in northern Ireland.
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  • theselfishaltruist
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    Slubberd said:
    Although the property isn't technically adapted throughout by the sound of it - the council may take the view that the investment of such an adaptation can make it excluded for the Right to Buy scheme. Just phone your Right to Buy team - they'll tell you.
    I wouldn't do that, as you're highlighting the fact you have a wet room. Bear in mind some councils don't like RTB, and many actively oppose it as a policy (many London boroughs do). I would just apply, and see.
    Don't even mention it. I have one, and it didn't come up when I was given my valuation etc..
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    theselfishaltruist said:
    Slubberd said:
    Although the property isn't technically adapted throughout by the sound of it - the council may take the view that the investment of such an adaptation can make it excluded for the Right to Buy scheme. Just phone your Right to Buy team - they'll tell you.
    I wouldn't do that, as you're highlighting the fact you have a wet room. Bear in mind some councils don't like RTB, and many actively oppose it as a policy (many London boroughs do). I would just apply, and see.
    Don't even mention it. I have one, and it didn't come up when I was given my valuation etc..

    Assuming the council installed the wet room, would it not be dishonest at best and worst fraud when you applied for your RTB? I could be wrong
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  • CreditCardJunkie
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    Was the wet room done by the council or did you do it without notifying them?
    We had a wet room installed in our house by the council prior to us moving in. We since bought the property and it was no issue. However...ours is a 2 bedroom property and only one living room so no place for a bed downstairs. 
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  • DCFC79
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    CreditCardJunkie said:
    Was the wet room done by the council or did you do it without notifying them?
    We had a wet room installed in our house by the council prior to us moving in. We since bought the property and it was no issue. However...ours is a 2 bedroom property and only one living room so no place for a bed downstairs. 
    You wanting a rely from snape ?
    I cant see you getting one as they havent been back since January.
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