Redditch Buy Back Programme

What is the Redditch Buy Back programme?

We’re committed to increasing the amount of council housing in Redditch, therefore we are buying back properties that were sold through the national Right to Buy scheme.

Benefits of selling to us

• We’ll pay the full market value.
• We are chain free (you don't have to wait for a buyer to sell first) and offer a quick purchase.
• No estate agent fees, which equals more money left in your pocket.
• More security than selling on the open market.
• You will be helping us to provide housing for households in housing need and tackle the affordable housing shortage in the Borough.

What we are looking for in your property

We are looking for properties that:

• Have been previously sold by Redditch council under the Right to Buy.
• Have 2 - 4 bedrooms, our preference is 3 - 4 bedroomed homes.
• Are being sold with vacant possession and the purchase must not lead to any existing tenants being made homeless.
• The initial costs of any refurbishment work required to bring the property up to the council’s lettable standards are minimal.
• The council holds the freehold already or the freehold comes with the sale.

We will assess properties based on the housing need data from our housing register and we will consider whether they provide good value for money. Purchases will be subject to sufficient capital grant being available.