multi storey flat

[lucyhot21]

another question.if i was looking to buy it in the future.how long do i have to wait since i move in?and is it easy to sell?can you swap it for another council place?And internet is it easy to get there?

[rose99]

not sure i understand? You want to buy a flat and thenswap it for a council flat?

Also it would greatly depend on the area you live in thought to what the market is doing at the moment as to whether you would sell easily

[Buenchico]

'Right to buy' information here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/B uyingAndSellingYourHome/HomeBuyingSchemes/DG_4 001398
Use the link to download the pdf document for more detailed information.

Although flats sell fairly easily in some areas, it's usually far harder to find a buyer for a flat than for a house.

Information about exchanging council housing is here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/S ocialHousingAndCareHomes/MovingHome/DG_1002597 2
(Subject to meeting the rules, flats are just as eligible for exchange schemes as houses are).

Internet access depends upon the flat having a telephone line or cable access. You'll have no problem with a telephone line, since the flat will almost certainly already have one installed or it will have a box so that one can easily be fitted. A block of flats will only have cable access if a cable company has reached an agreement with the freeholder (in this case, the council) allowing them to install cable TV and phone facilities into the building.

Chris

[Ice.Maiden]

Once you've been given the keys to your flat, I presume you could move in straight away unless there's some work to be done on it? I believe you have to've lived in a bought Council property for a certain time before you can sell it, but I'm only going by what someone told me, so that might not be accurate. You can go onto an exchange or transfer list, which enables you to swap rented accomodation, providing the Council agrees to it, and yes, you can have internet connection .