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Right to Buy Property Solicitors
RIGHT TO BUY
Do you require a solicitor to help with a right to buy a council house? If so then contact Right To Buy Solicitors at PSR Solicitors to see how we can help you.
We know how stressful and time consuming buying your council house under the right to buy policy can be. The procedure itself can be complicated and that without the added pressure of arranging any necessary mortgage or financial assistance, or dealing with the initial application process with the Council.
One of our dedicated conveyancing solicitors can assist you at every stage of the legal process and keep you fully updated on the legal progress of your purchase from start to finish. Trust us to help you.
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Can't fault PSR Solicitors at all, as a first time buyer without a clue where to start they helped me every step of the way. Any time of the day I needed advice they were there to help. They made whole process of purchasing a property so much easier, simpler and at a great cost.
Once you have made the decision to buy your Council House you will need to contact your Council and commence the statutory application requirements. If you instruct us once your application has been accepted or at an early stage we can arrange with you to have the initial forms and necessary checks completed in readiness.
Once the offer has been agreed between you and the Council we will have the necessary information to hand to immediately start the legal process of purchasing your Council House without delay. The more quickly and smoothly the transaction runs the more quickly you will own your home.
Once we have received the contract pack from the Council’s legal department we can commence with searches, investigate the legal title to the property, and raise any relevant enquiries. Once we are satisfied with all the replies to our enquiries, the results of searches, and are in receipt of any required mortgage offer, a completion date can be proposed. Final confirmation from the Council that all rent is paid up to date will be required before completion can take place.
Should you require a mortgage on the property we will liaise with your mortgage lender, deal with their requirements, and request the mortgage funds in readiness for completion. We will pay for the searches and any stamp duty land tax on your behalf.
Please note that for a set period of time after buying your Council House you must first offer it back to the Council should you wish to sell it in the future. You may also have to repay your discount to the Council if you sell within a specified period.
If you are looking to buy your council house under a right to buy policy and you want free advice from a fully qualified conveyancer then please contact us now. Using one of our specialist conveyancers ensures that your property transaction will proceed quickly and with the minimum amount of stress.
There are a number of factors that can affect your Right To Buy discount. They include:
You will benefit from a significant discount if you have lived in the property for between 3 and 5 years - 35% for a home and 50% for a flat. This percentage will increase every year until it reaches 70%. If you are looking to purchase a house, this increase will be 1% yearly, while this grows to a 2% yearly increase for flats.
There is a limit to the total discount you can have: this equals £87,200 for all regions in England except London boroughs, which benefit from a Right To Buy discount up to £116,200.
You will be able to sell your home or flat if you have bought it under the Right To Buy scheme, although some restrictions will apply. If you decide to sell your property within 5 years of buying it, you will be liable to pay back part of the discount applied to your purchase.
The amount you must pay back depends on how long after the purchase you decide to sell. It will be 100% of the discount if you sell within 12 months, decreasing by 20% every year until the 5 year mark. The amount you owe will be adjusted to the value of the property at the time of your sale.
Once 5 years have passed since the purchase, you will be able to sell your home with no financial restrictions. However, if you sell within 10 years, you are obligated to offer to sell to either:
The full market value of the property will be agreed between you and the landlord. You can have your property evaluated by a district valuer if you cannot come to an agreement. Should the landlord not agree to purchase the property within 8 weeks, you will be allowed to sell your house or flat to any buyer.
Right To Buy applications can be made jointly within certain criteria. You can make a joint application for a Right To Buy property with:
Making a joint application under the Right To Buy scheme can help you to buy a property. To find out if you are eligible to apply jointly with another tenant, spouse, or family member, contact our team of Right To Buy Solicitors today. We are able to work on Right To Buy properties with fixed fee agreements, and can advise you regarding Right To Buy mortgages in joint applications.
If you are looking to buy your Council house or an apartment from your local council and now need free expert advice from a fully qualified Right To Buy Solicitor in Cheshire or across North Wales then please contact us now.
With our No Move No Fee guarantee you won't have any legal costs to pay if your sale or purchase is unsuccessful although you may still have to pay disbursements.
As one of the largest Conveyancing Solicitor practices in North Wales & The North West, Our conveyancing solicitors in Cheshire, supported by our conveyancing Lawyers in North Wales from our offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham, Wallasey, and Chester, can provide the service and expertise you deserve.
We regularly act for clients on Right To Buy Council Property Purchases throughout Wales, Cheshire, Liverpool, and Merseyside.
For confidential, professional legal advice contact us today by completing the enquiry form, or call on our freephone 0800 020 9167.
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PSR Solicitors are recognised experts in residential property matters and conveyancing in North Wales & Cheshire.
Karl Lewis LLB (Hons) Law Degree
Solicitor - Head of Conveyancing
I qualified as a solicitor in 2004, graduating from Staffordshire University School of Law. I now specialise in property law. I joined PSR Solicitors in 2017 to set up and head the property department.
As well as handling residential and leasehold conveyancing work, I deal with commercial property and non-contentious landlord and tenant matters.
I live in Wrexham with my family and spend a lot of my spare time looking after my menagerie of animals! I'm a very keen runner, cyclist, and swimmer, and enjoy gym work and karate as a means to keep fit.
Wrexham Office
Bronwen Lloyd-Roberts
Bronwen Lloyd-Roberts LLB
Solicitor - Deputy Head of Conveyancing
USUAL LOCATION: Wrexham Office
I joined PSR Solicitors in January 2014 and I now head up our Wrexham office.
Having graduated from Keele University with a degree in Law and Criminology, I then completed my legal practice course, with distinction, at the College of Law in Chester. I became a qualified Solicitor in a large regional firm in the East Midlands before moving back home to North Wales.
I worked in litigation for over 10 years before moving into our conveyancing department. I now manage a varied caseload; as well as handling residential and leasehold conveyancing work, I also deal with commercial property.
Outside of work I enjoy travelling, competing in Triathlons and spending time with my daughter.
Donna Burke
Conveyancer
USUAL LOCATION: Shotton Office
I joined PSR Solicitors in April 2014 as a Legal Secretary. In 2018 I made the decision to progress my career in the legal sector and I'm currently studying hard for the CLC qualification.
Based in the Shotton Office, I handle all aspects of property conveyancing including freehold, leasehold, new build, shared ownership/equity, re-mortgage & equity release. I work closely with Karl Lewis, PSR Solicitors 'Head of Conveyancing'.
I take a very enthusiastic and positive approach to all those clients I work with and believe we do a great job of giving a fantastic service. I like to work in a very organised and professional way, and love dealing with the public
Outside of conveyaning, I'm a mum with a young family and enjoy being a parent and socialising, and (when I find the time...) exercising.
Charlene Parker
Charlene Parker LLB (Hons)
USUAL LOCATION: Wallasey Office
After graduating University from Liverpool John Moores University with a Law and Criminal Justice Degree (LLB with Hons) in 2017 I decided I wanted to pursue my career in Property Law.
I joined PSR Solicitors as a Trainee Licensed Conveyancer in 2018. I am currently undertaking the Level 6 of the CLC to become a Qualified Licensed Conveyancer.
I am based in our Wallasey office, handling different aspects of residential conveyancing property transactions with over 6 years' experience.
Outside of work, I enjoy going on regular holidays and spending time with my family and friends.
Toni Jones
USUAL LOCATION: Ellesmere Port Office
Buying and selling your home can often be a daunting experience.
I am the Lead Conveyancer in our Ellesmere Port office. With over 20 years' experience in all areas of residential conveyancing, my aim is to make the process of buying or selling your home as stress free as possible by keeping you informed at every stage of your transaction.
I work closely with a large number of local estate agents and mortgage brokers so am familiar with the local marketing trends for properties in the area. My working relationships with estate agents based on the Wirral, Chester and Liverpool areas is expanding following successful completions for a large number of my clients.
My reputation of providing an excellent conveyancing knowledge and understanding of the process is being recognised and a large number of my clients are now instructing me to act on their behalf in further transactions and are recommending me to act on behalf of their families and friends.
Outside of conveyancing, I'm a mum to two grown up daughters and enjoy socialising, reading, attending the theatre and cinema.
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