Right to Buy Discount Calculator

Estimate your Right to Buy discount for council or housing association properties with our accurate and free online tool.

UK Right to Buy Discount Calculator

How to Use the Right to Buy Calculator

Follow these steps to estimate your Right to Buy discount:

Enter the current market value of your council or housing association property.
Input the number of years you’ve been a public sector tenant.
Select whether the property is a house or a flat.
Choose your region to apply the correct discount cap.
Optionally, enter the cost floor amount if provided by your landlord.
Click "Calculate Discount" to see your detailed results.

Get instant estimates for your Right to Buy discount based on April 2025 regulations.

Features of Our Right to Buy Calculator

Accurate discount calculations based on official UK Right to Buy guidelines.
Supports all UK regions with region-specific discount caps.
Accounts for cost floor to ensure compliance with regulations.
Detailed breakdown of discount eligibility and calculations.
Responsive design with dark/light mode for seamless use on any device.
Visual SVG chart to illustrate your discount percentage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Right to Buy scheme?

Right to Buy allows eligible council or housing association tenants in the UK to purchase their home at a discounted price based on tenancy duration and property value.

How is the Right to Buy discount calculated?

The discount is based on your tenancy years, property type (house or flat), and region. Houses start at 35% and flats at 50%, increasing by 1% or 2% per extra year, up to a regional cap.

What is the cost floor in Right to Buy?

The cost floor ensures the discounted price doesn’t fall below what the landlord spent on building or improving the property, protecting their investment.

Who is eligible for Right to Buy?

You’re eligible if you’ve been a public sector tenant for at least 3 years and your property qualifies under the scheme. Check with your landlord for specific criteria.