Buying council flat in Sheffield

PawelK

Hello. I was wondering if anyone had experience or know what would be the discount given to a council tenant living in a 1bed flat in Sheffield (Heeley) if they want to buy it?

They meet the requirements and I know from Sheffield website the max.discount is £86k. The discount will be dependant on the valuation and years of being a council tenant. Assuming, the value is £50,000 and tenant has lived there for 5 years, any estimate of how much could that be?

Also, is it possible before buying to find out from the council if they plan any major works on the building in order to ensure no major cost share to pay shortly after? 

Thank you.

theartfullodger

The tenant has the means to ask these questions: Through application form on Sheffield council website.
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/council-housing/right-to-buy

And your relationship to the tenant/tenants, please?

PawelK

theartfullodger said:

The tenant has the means to ask these questions: Through application form on Sheffield council website.
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/council-housing/right-to-buy

And your relationship to the tenant/tenants, please?

Thanks. I have been on their website already but was hoping someone can tell me from their own experience. 
I am her close cousin but not sure what was the point of your question?

Norman_Castle

https://www.ownyourhome.gov.uk/scheme/right-to-buy/can-i-afford-it/right-to-buy-calculator/

https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home

PawelK

Norman_Castle said:

https://www.ownyourhome.gov.uk/scheme/right-to-buy/can-i-afford-it/right-to-buy-calculator/

https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home

Thank you Norman. That's a big help. 

K_S

PawelK said:

Also, is it possible before buying to find out from the council if they plan any major works on the building in order to ensure no major cost share to pay shortly after? 

Thank you.

@pawelk The S125 (offer letter) issued by the council will have details of known works coming up (including estimated contribution by leaseholder) and any known structural issues.

PawelK

K_S said:

PawelK said:

Also, is it possible before buying to find out from the council if they plan any major works on the building in order to ensure no major cost share to pay shortly after? 

Thank you.

@pawelk The S125 (offer letter) issued by the council will have details of known works coming up and any known structural issues.

Amazing, thank you very much.