Our Conveyancing Services
What is ‘Right to Buy’?
The Right to Buy was introduced by the Government in 1980. It allows tenants to buy their council home at a discount to the full market value. It is open to virtually any secure tenant who can afford to buy their property.
How can Conveyancing Solutions help me with my Right to Buy ?
Should you wish to buy your council home on the right to buy scheme, Conveyancing Solutions will put you in touch with a conveyancing solicitor who will advise you on your entitlement, your discount eligibility and your rights, to protect your interests and help take the stress out of the conveyancing process.
The council or housing association has the right to request that you repay some, or all, of the discount received should if you decide to sell your property within five years of buying it and therefore it is important that you seek legal advice from the very beginning.
What will the conveyancing solicitor do?
When you buy a flat from the council or housing association, you become a ‘leaseholder’. This generally means that you will be responsible for the interior of your home whilst your landlord will be responsible for looking after the structure and the exterior of the building. You will be required to pay to your landlord the cost of repairs and improvement works through maintenance charges, which can be expensive. Your solicitor will clearly explain to you the terms and legal jargon contained within the lease and, if required, assist you in negotiating any terms which you feel are unreasonable.
The conveyancing solicitor will liaise with the council’s solicitor to ensure that both parties are working to the same time scale to avoid any unnecessary delay, ensuring timely completion on your house purchase. Landlords have to deal with right to buy applications within certain time limits. If there is a delay on behalf of the landlord then your conveyancing solicitor can assist you in getting the purchase price reduced.
How will I be kept updated with my house purchase?
Your solicitor will keep you advised of progress throughout the purchase by way of post, email and telephone. All our solicitors have direct telephone numbers and email addresses for your convenience and to offer you peace of mind. Furthermore, our online tracking system gives you (and any approved third party) access to check the current situation of your purchase 24/7.
Can I visit your offices?
Conveyancing Solutions has offices in the Wirral, Cheshire and the City of London and represents right to buy clients nationally across England and Wales. If you would like to discuss your individual right to buy requirements in person with one of our conveyancing solicitors, we would be delighted for you to attend any of our offices free of charge. To make your appointment simply telephone 0800 083 4077. Out of hours appointments can be arranged, if needed.
Can you proceed with my house purchase immediately?
Yes. Our conveyancing solicitors can adeptly manage your property purchase from start to finish by telephone, post and email. To start the ball rolling simply call 0800 083 4077 or instruct us online.
Am I obliged to instruct if I contact you?
Please note that our Right to Buy conveyancing service is confidential, and it is non-obligatory until you provide your firm instructions to the conveyancing solicitor.
