What is a resale price covenant on affordable homes?
How price caps on resale protect subsidy and what solicitors explain on staircasing or open market events in England.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 10 min read
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Resale covenants tie future prices to indexed or percentage formulas; buyers must model exits honestly before committing salaries to deposits.
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