Find out about buying your council house
Valuing your property
It's a good idea to find out how much your home might be worth before applying.
You can:
- get help with a valuation on the Right to Buy website
find a local estate agent who can value your property
Other costs to consider
There are costs that you need to consider when looking to buy your property, including:
- stamp duty
- surveys
- solicitors fees
- service and maintenance charges if you are buying a leasehold property such as a flat
- ongoing repairs and maintenance costs on your property
Discounts
The maximum discount is £96,000 across England, except in London boroughs where it is £127,900. It will increase each year in April in line with the consumer price index (CPI).
The discount is based on:
- how long you've been a tenant with a public sector landlord
- the type of property you're buying - a flat or house
- the value of your home
If you're buying with someone else, you count the years of whoever's been a public sector tenant the longest.
You'll usually have to repay some or all your discount if you sell your home (opens new window) within 5 years.
You might get a smaller discount if you've used Right to Buy in the past.
The maximum discount will increase to:
- £136,400 in London boroughs
- £102,400 outside of London boroughs
for all new applications received on or after 6 April 2024