Questions about council housing

[bumblebeewine]

This is referring to Scotland so I don't know if the procedure is different in England.

We've been offered a council house and the contract doesn't have a specific period of tenancy- does this mean we are able to live there indefinitely?

If we are able to live there indefinitely, is there much point in saving up to buy our own (would take 5 years roughly to save for a deposit) or is it better to put that money for pension/children's savings etc?

I have a few more but can't think off the top of my head!

scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/renting_rights/council_housing_association_and_housing_co-op_tenancies/your_rights_as_a_scottish_secure_tenant

I know more about the English side but this link might help you

If you rent for 20y that money is gone. IF you buy you own home you nearly always will get that money back and some more when you sell. If you have your own home you can make more decisions in the future. If you have money to pay for care you get a greater choice and better quality than relying on what the council will pay is bear minimum.

The council may be happier for you to live there as long as you need but if the kids grow up they could ask to move you into a smaller place in a less nice area.