Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, is championing the Government’s Right to
Buy scheme after hearing more about the home ownership scheme last week.
Since the 1980s the Right to
Buy has helped millions of people living in council housing achieve their
aspiration becoming homeowners. It gave something back to families who worked
hard, paid their rent and played by the rules. It allowed them to do up their
home, change their front door, improve their garden without getting permission
from the council.
Conservatives in Government
want to build an aspiration nation by backing people who want to get on in
life. This is why they have dramatically increased the discount rates available
to council tenants who want to own the roof over their head. Tenants will now
benefit from a discount of up to £75,000 with any additional homes brought
under the scheme leading directly to the provision of new affordable homes for
rent.
This has a real impact for
people living in South Basildon and East Thurrock with the rise in the discount
cap meaning that more council tenants may be able to apply to buy their own
home.
The local MP commented: “I
would encourage all constituents who may qualify to take advantages of these
new discounts. If owning your council house is something that you have dreamed
of, then the reinvigorated Right to Buy could help you.”
“If you have any questions,
do not hesitate in getting in touch with your local Council who have a legal
responsibility to inform tenants about the increased discounts. Alternatively,
visit http://righttobuy.communities.gov.uk/ for
further information and to see if your are eligible.”
