Guidance and regulation

These easy read guides explain what SMI is and how you can apply for it.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 3 April 2023

Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 17 January 2014

The VOA has standards of behaviour we expect of agents.

• From: Valuation Office Agency
• Updated: 30 January 2024

Use our interactive online learning tool to find out how to set up and register flat management companies, RTM companies and commonhold associations.

• From: Companies House
• Updated: 15 March 2019

This guidance is for local authorities. It explains the subsidies DWP pays them for certain costs of the Housing Benefit (HB) scheme.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 2 June 2023

This page outlines two ongoing government consultations on the short-term lets sector in England.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 5 May 2023

How residents in high-rise residential buildings should avoid increasing or creating building safety risks and what to expect from accountable persons.

• From: Health and Safety Executive
• Updated: 5 March 2024