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Right to buy scheme

charliepink_2
charliepink_2 Posts: 61 Forumite
in Mortgages & endowments
Hi, i had a letter through yesterday regarding the right to buy scheme. Me and my hubby used it just over 3 yrs ago to buy our council house this letter states we could be owed some money due to the solicitors that were used in our purchase and how they have charged a huge amount of fees plus put interest on top to which we will pay for the whole of the mortgage!

Has anyone else heard of this or is it just a scam? Thanks

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  • Gorgeous_George
    Gorgeous_George Posts: 7,964 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Sounds like a scam. Do nothing without proper advice and only when you are sure of what to do.

    GG
    There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those that don't.
  • charliepink_2
    charliepink_2 Posts: 61 Forumite
    Oh thanks it is one of those no win no fee letters and just came totally out of the blue!

    Have someone coming to see us tonight hubby made appointment have to see what they say.
  • somethingcorporate
    somethingcorporate Posts: 9,449 Forumite
    How much did you pay in solicitors fees for the purchase?
    Thinking critically since 1996....
  • Gorgeous_George
    Gorgeous_George Posts: 7,964 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I'd cancel the appointmemt or just ignore the door bell.

    GG
    There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those that don't.
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    They will want a fee up front !!!
    Dont pay one penny and tell them you will give them 25% of anything they get back
    Last time you will see them!!!!!
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