Right To Buy Restriction Proposed Apr 2026

: Starting discounts are lowered to 5%, capped at 15% of property value or the regional limit .

: Maximum cash discounts were reduced to between £16,000 and £38,000 as of November 21, 2024 . right to buy restriction proposed

: The minimum tenancy required to apply is proposed to rise from 3 to 10 years . : Starting discounts are lowered to 5%, capped

The scheme in England is undergoing its most restrictive reforms in over 40 years . Following a consultation that concluded in early 2025, the government is implementing a package of changes designed to protect social housing stock while maintaining a pathway to homeownership for long-term tenants . Key Implemented and Proposed Changes 000 and £38