These houses were built originally to serve the needs of elderly people. This issue should be examined so that it can be ensured the houses are not sold to family members of elderly people, for example, who buy them out so that they can make a quick buck. Ultimately, the local authority is the biggest loser. Elderly people keep the houses well and, while I dislike the notion that they should not be able to buy their own houses, certain individuals have walked away with money that should have gone to local authorities.