Help and Advice

If you have difficulty getting a copy of the Right to Buy application form or require further information or advice, contact your landlord.

Email: righttobuy@lbbd.gov.uk

Telephone: 0208 227 2529 option 1

 

In addition to this guide there are several resources available to support you in delivering Right to Buy including:

  • GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home
  • Own Your Home site includes eligibility quiz, discount calculator tools and FAQs:

Alternatively, you can contact:

Right to Buy Agent Service

Email: enquiry@righttobuyagent.org.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 0913

 

The Right to Buy Agent service offers free advice on things like:

  • the Right to Buy and Preserved Right to Buy process
  • eligibility
  • filling out your application form
  • where you can get financial and legal advice
  • what to do if your application is delayed

 

If you need further support, please contact:

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Right to Buy

Fry Building

2 Marsham Street

London, SW1P 4DF Email: RTB@levellingup.gov.uk

 

Other Help

For free, impartial advice about money contact:

The Money and Pensions Service

Telephone: 0800 138 7777

 

For free, impartial advice on leasehold law and rights (flats and leasehold houses), contact:

The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE)

Email: info@lease-advice.org

Telephone: 020 7832 2500

 

For information on mortgage lenders contact:

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Telephone: 0800 111 6768

 

For information on stamp duty and the latest rates go to:

 

If you want to know about your rights, you can ask:

If you disagree with your landlord about buying your home, you can contact Right to Buy Agents or the DLUHC