Inheriting a house, can I still apply to buy my right-to-buy home ?

[Wrigglyworm]

Following the death of a relative, I am about to inherit a private house needing some updating. I intend to renovate it & would prefer to let it out, rather than live in it or sell it. I am a single person now & it would not suit my needs at the present time.. I have been a tenant of a small local authority flat for years and qualify for the maximum discount on purchase. I always meant to purchase my small local authority flat, but haven't got around to it.Am I able to retain the inherited house, not living in it, renting it out, & still purchase the flat ? I know this sounds greedy, but economically, the rent would give me a much needed income & would pay for the flat purchase. Is the only answer to sell the inherited property to benefit from Right-To-Buy ? Thank you in advance.

[dslippy]

Get on with your right to buy. It needs checking but I think you should be OK.

[islandgirl]

I would say it depends on the terms of the right to buy. If you have to declare whether you own other property then you should do so as I expect not revealing facts such as this would be an issue down the line. Apply and answer truthfully.

[Wrigglyworm]

I would say it depends on the terms of the right to buy. If you have to declare whether you own other property then you should do so as I expect not revealing facts such as this would be an issue down the line. Apply and answer truthfully.

Thanks Islandgirl,
of course, I would be honest in the matter, The terms are that the RTB property must be my 'only or main home'. A bit confusing there, but although the flat wouldn't be my ONLY owned property, it is & always was my main home. If the terms were 'only AND main home', that would implicitly infer purchase of the RTB would be denied. I think I will make enquiries with the council & get the clarification. Thanks for your input

[islandgirl]

I agree with your opinion about the wording - you should certainly ask!

[atticus]

Think carefully before contacting the council and giving them reasons to stand in your way.

You appear not to have become owner of your relative's house yet.

[Wrigglyworm]

Think carefully before contacting the council and giving them reasons to stand in your way.

You appear not to have become owner of your relative's house yet.

Thank you Atticus,
I am shortly to apply for probate,it has been some time since the death, am unincumbered as I am the only beneficiary.. Not declaring my delayed inheritance on a RTB application might, I think, be found fraudulent & not something I would ever attempt.Could I not make enquiries (incognito) with the council, to clarify the terms of RTB ?

[dslippy]

You either have te RTB or you do not. Be open and clear. Tecnhically it may not be your residence yet, but being sole executor and beneficiary opens the door a little.
It is what it is.