Find out about buying your council house

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 £102,400 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.

Further information and guidance (opens new window)