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Will my Council House discount have to be repaid?

If you purchase your home there is a requirement to repay the Council part of the discount you obtain if you conclude a contract to sell your home within three years of the date of acceptance of the offer to buy. The discount you will require to repay and when is shown in the table below.

It is important that you speak to a solicitor before you market your home in order that the discount position may be confirmed.

When Amount of discount to be repaid
Within first year of purchasing your home

Full amount

Within second year of purchasing your home

Two thirds

Within third year of purchasing your home

One third



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    House Sales Unit
    Law & Administration
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    Falkirk Council
    Municipal Buildings
    West Bridge Street
    Falkirk
    FK1 5RS
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    01324 506101
  • By Email:
    chs@falkirk.gov.uk