Right to Buy Valuation

A Right to Buy Valuation provides an independent assessment of a property’s market value to support tenants purchasing their home under the Right to Buy scheme.

Sterlingworth Surveyors delivers accurate and impartial valuation reports to help tenants understand the purchase price of their property and proceed with confidence.

What Is a Right to Buy Valuation?

A Right to Buy Valuation determines the open market value of a property when a qualifying tenant exercises their right to purchase from a local authority or housing association.
The valuation establishes the property’s market value before any applicable discounts are applied, forming a key part of the Right to Buy process.
What Is a Right to Buy Valuation?

Help to Buy

Who Requires a Right to Buy Valuation?

A Right to Buy Valuation is required if you are:

An independent valuation provides clarity and reassurance at a critical stage of the transaction.

Who Requires a Right to Buy Valuation?

What’s Included in a Right to Buy Valuation

Our Right to Buy valuations are prepared in line with RICS Redbook global standards.

Property Inspection

Inspection of the property to assess condition, size, layout, and overall market appeal.

Market Evidence Analysis

Review of comparable local sales to establish an accurate open market value.

Fair Market Valuation

Assessment of the property’s value before discounts or subsidies are applied.

Formal Valuation Report

A clear and professional report suitable for use during the Right to Buy process.

When Should You Arrange a Right to Buy Valuation?

A Right to Buy Valuation should be arranged once you are eligible and ready to progress with the purchase.Early instruction allows time to review the valuation and seek advice before committing.

Our team can advise on timing based on your individual circumstances

When Should You Arrange a Right to Buy Valuation?

Why Accurate Valuation Matters for Right to Buy

An accurate valuation ensures that:

Independent valuation helps protect tenants from uncertainty or dispute.

Why Choose Sterlingworth Surveyors for Right to Buy Valuations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Right to Buy valuation different from a Help to Buy valuation?

Yes. Right to Buy applies to council or housing association tenants, while Help to Buy relates to equity loan schemes for new-build properties.

An independent valuation can provide clarity if you wish to better understand or review the market value used in the process.

No. The valuation establishes the open market value before any Right to Buy discounts are applied.
Inspections are usually completed promptly, with reports issued within a few working days.

Sterlingworth Surveyors operates across London, the South East & the Midlands

Yes. All valuations are carried out impartially, without influence from either party.

Yes. Reports are prepared to a professional standard suitable for court or mediation use.

We can provide expert valuation support where required, subject to instruction.

Yes. Multiple properties can be included where required as part of a settlement.

Timescales vary depending on complexity, but reports are typically issued within a few working days following inspection.

Request a Right to Buy Valuation

Take the next step towards owning your home with confidence.
Contact Sterlingworth Surveyors to arrange an independent Right to Buy Valuation.