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Advice for British people buying property in Morocco, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Buying a home takes about 5 months on average. The process can take longer…
When you decide you want to buy a home, you may need to get a mortgage to…
There are different ways to own a property. Leasehold and freehold…
Before you make an offer, check: what the property is worth the number of…
Once the offer is accepted, the seller is responsible for drawing up a…
You may need to pay: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a home in…
You can make a complaint to a company involved in the sale if you’re…
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Advice for British people buying property in Tunisia, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Check if you have to pay the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a residential property in England or Northern Ireland.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Find out how to apply Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when there are multiple sales or transfers between the same buyer and seller.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Buy a vehicle - how to check you’re not buying a stolen vehicle. Registering, taxing and insuring your vehicle.
How to get VAT relief if you’re buying goods because of your disability.
You can no longer open a Help to Buy ISA. Find out how it works if you already have one, including how much the government will top up your savings by.
Check if you have to pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge from 1 April 2021 for buyers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland who are not resident in the UK.
Find out how to apply for VAT relief on adapted motor vehicles, if you’re eligible to buy these vehicles and the evidence you need to supply them.
Tax free saving for your first home and later life: what is a LISA, who can apply, 25% government bonus, withdrawal charges.
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