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The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We...
Self-build and custom housebuilding registers.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
Guidance on plan-making.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for assessing domestic property for Council Tax.
The government introduced a number of measures through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 to incentivise the prompt build-out of housing sites. This update outlines recent progress in the implementation of these measures and next steps.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance for local authorities compiling annual information on dwelling stock data (including vacants and net supply of housing), including the Housing Flows Reconciliation (HFR) forms and guidance.
Advises how to take account of and address the risks associated with flooding and coastal change in the planning process.
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Advises on enhancing and conserving the historic environment.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
The Valuation Office Agency does not usually change your rateable value if your property is in a state of disrepair. There are however, exceptions to this.
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
How residents in high-rise residential buildings should avoid increasing or creating building safety risks and what to expect from accountable persons.
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