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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…
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Includes buying and selling your home, home ownership schemes, mortgages and compensation
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Find information for Lifetime ISA managers making withdrawals for a first time residential purchase.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
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.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
Advice for British people buying property in Morocco, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of agricultural premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
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