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How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
You apply for council housing through your local council. Each council has…
Your tenancy agreement is a legal document and tells you all the rules…
You’re likely to be responsible for things like: fixing a curtain or…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your council housing:…
You’re likely to lose your tenancy and you could lose your right to…
Under the Right to Buy scheme, you can apply to buy your council home if:…
The T25 exemption allows you to treat food and other biodegradable waste by anaerobic digestion to produce digestate for use as fertiliser, and burn the resulting biogas.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
Find out which items you can or cannot claim a VAT refund for under the DIY Housebuilders' Scheme.
How to meet the accommodation needs of guests, including information about gas safety and information about bills and paying rent.
Check the tariff classification for electromechanical food processors.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re converting an existing building into a dwelling.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
The checks councils are required to carry out on a sponsor's home. Includes how two-tier councils conduct checks, and guest support needs.
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Find out what Business Premises Renovation Allowance (BPRA) is and what costs and buildings qualify for it.
The U11 exemption allows you to spread waste on non-agricultural land to replace manufactured fertilisers or virgin materials (such as lime) to improve or maintain soil.
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.
Find out about tax as a landlord, and how to work out your rental income if you rent out property.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
…In 1989 he led the management buy-out of Kenwood, the kitchen appliances company. Subsequently Tim has been CEO of Clarks, the shoe company, Kwik-Fit, the AA, and until recently, Samsonite, where he remains Chairman.…
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
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