Right to Buy Scheme Solicitors
Ready to own the home you've been renting? Our specialist Right to Buy solicitors provide expert, fixed-fee legal advice to guide you through the entire process, from submitting your application to getting the keys to your very own home.
Your Journey From Tenant to Homeowner
The Right to Buy scheme has specific legal steps and deadlines. Our CQS accredited conveyancing solicitors will guide you through every stage with clarity and care.
Your Application (RTB1 Form)
We provide initial advice on your eligibility and can help you complete and submit your official Right to Buy application form to your landlord.
Reviewing The Offer (S125 Notice)
Once your landlord issues their offer, we review the valuation, the discount calculation, and the terms of the sale to ensure they are fair and correct.
Conveyancing & Mortgage
We handle the full legal conveyancing process, including property searches, liaising with your mortgage lender, and ensuring a sound legal title.
Completion: Getting Your Keys
We manage the final transfer of funds and register your ownership at the Land Registry. The home is officially yours!
An Expert Partner for Your First Purchase
Buying your first home can be daunting, especially through a council scheme. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, jargon-free service to make your journey to homeownership as smooth as possible.
Fixed-Fee Promise
We provide a clear, fixed-fee quote for our legal work from the very start, so you can budget for your purchase with complete certainty.
CQS Accredited Expertise
Our Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation means we meet the highest standards of service, giving you confidence in your transaction.
Trusted By First-Time Buyers
Arrange a Confidential DiscussionYour Right to Buy Questions Answered
Eligibility & The Application
To be eligible, you must have been a public sector tenant (with a council, housing association, or NHS trust) for a total of 3 years. The property must be your main and only home. Certain properties, like housing for the elderly, may be exempt.
The maximum discount varies for houses and flats and is higher in London. The amount you get depends on how long you have been a public sector tenant. We can help you check you are being offered the correct discount in your S125 offer notice.
Your landlord must adhere to strict deadlines. If they cause unreasonable delays, you may be entitled to have rent payments deducted from the final purchase price. We can advise on serving delay notices if this becomes an issue.
The Purchase Process
Yes. Many high street lenders offer specific Right to Buy mortgages. Some will even lend based on the discounted price, meaning you may not need to provide a large deposit. You should speak to a mortgage advisor to explore your options.
If you sell within the first 5 years of buying, you will have to repay some or all of the discount you received. Additionally, for 10 years, you must offer the property back to your old landlord or another social landlord first before you can sell it on the open market.
Yes. If you buy a leasehold flat, you will become a leaseholder and will have to pay an annual service charge to the council or housing association for the upkeep of the building and communal areas. Your landlord's offer notice (S125) must provide an estimate of these costs.
Take Your First Step to Homeownership
Don't navigate the Right to Buy process alone. Contact our friendly, expert team today for a clear, fixed-fee quote and start your journey to owning your home.
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0330 333 8797
info@wildings-solicitors.co.uk
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862-864 Washwood Heath Rd, Ward End, Birmingham, B8 2NG
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm
