What is Right to Buy?

Right to Buy gives people who live in council properties in England, the right to buy their home at a discounted price, so long as they are eligible.

The scheme is open to people who are secure tenants of a local council that meet the current criteria. To see if you qualify, visit your council’s website and/or give them a call.

More often than not, a deposit is not required for the purchase due to a large amount of equity in the property, and due to the large discount offered.

There are also options to borrow additional funds for home improvements.

We help people like you by providing expert Right to Buy Mortgage Advice in Durham.

The Process

Right to buy gives people who live in council properties in England the right to buy their home.

You check if you are eligible at your local council and if so, you request an application form from them. Once they have received it back, you will receive an offer which sets out the property value and your discount.  You have a set period of time to accept

Are you looking for Right to Buy Mortgage Advice in Durham?

We may be able to help! The Council Right to Buy in Durham has always been popular with people looking to get on the property ladder and own their own property and local Councils and Housing Associations are offering tenants, that qualify for the scheme, big discounts.

Date Last Edited: December 6, 2023