Right to Buy Valuations

Ensure a fair and informed purchase with a professional property valuation.

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Understand your homes worth

Owning your own home is a major milestone, and the Right to Buy scheme allows eligible council and housing association tenants to purchase their home at a discounted price.

If you’re considering buying your home through Right to Buy, you’ll need a RICS-registered valuation to confirm the market value before proceeding with your application.

Check your eligibility for right to buy

To qualify for the Right to Buy scheme, you must:

  • Live in the property as your only home or your main home

  • Ensure the property is self-contained and only shared with family

  • Have no legal issues related to debt problems

  • Hold a legally binding tenancy agreement with your landlord

  • Have been a public sector tenant for at least three years (this period may be subject to change based on upcoming policy reviews).

Please note: The government is reviewing the Right to Buy scheme, and eligibility criteria, including the required tenancy period, may change. We recommend checking the latest updates or contacting us for the most current information. Not sure if you’re eligible? We’re happy to help clarify your next steps.

What is a Right to Buy Valuation?

A Right to Buy Valuation provides a professional, independent assessment of your home’s market value. It includes:

  • A detailed overview of the property’s location, construction, and condition, with photographs if required.

  • A comparison with similar properties in the area and their sale prices.

  • A fully justified valuation report, meeting all necessary requirements to support your Right to Buy application.

  • If your landlord challenges the valuation, you can use our report as evidence to counter or reject their offer, ensuring you receive a fair assessment.

    With a RICS-registered valuation from Clive Livermore Surveyors, you’ll have the clarity and confidence to move forward and make the right decision for you and your family.

We make it simple and stress-free

  • Easy booking – We’ll arrange a convenient time to visit your home for the valuation.

  • Accurate market valuation – We assess comparable property sales and local market conditions to provide a fully justified, RICS-compliant valuation.

  • Fast turnaround – You’ll receive your official Right to Buy Valuation within one working day of our inspection.

  • Our door is always open – Whether you have questions before, during, or after the valuation, we’re here to help.

With us, you’ll have clarity on your home’s value, expert guidance throughout, and a valuation that ensures you’re in the strongest position to proceed with your Right to Buy purchase.

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Good to know…

If you're eligible for Right to Buy, you can buy your home at a discount, depending on how long you’ve been a public sector tenant.

Joint applications:

You can make a joint application with someone who shares your tenancy; or up to 3 family members who’ve lived with you for the past 12 months (even if they do not share your tenancy).

Ex-council homes:

If your home used to be owned by the council, but they sold it to another landlord (like a housing association) while you were living in it, you may have the Right to Buy. This is called ‘Preserved Right to Buy’. Ask your landlord if this applies to you.

Discounts for houses: 

  • You get a 35% discount if you’ve been a public sector tenant for between 3 and 5 years.

  • After 5 years, the discount goes up 1% for every extra year you’ve been a public sector tenant up to the maximum discount amount. 

Discounts for flats:

  • You get a 50% discount if you’ve been a public sector tenant for between 3 and 5 years.

  • After 5 years, the discount goes up 2% for every extra year you’ve been a public sector tenant, up to the maximum discount amount.

You can check the maximum discount amounts on the Government’s website.

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