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How the First Homes scheme works, who is eligible, how to apply and the rules for managing a First Homes property after you buy one.
If you’re a first-time buyer, you may be able to buy a home for 30% to 50%…
You can look for new homes in your area that are advertised by developers…
Contact the developer or estate agent (if you’re buying from a previous…
The council will issue a certificate that shows you can be a First Homes…
Once you’ve bought the home, you no longer have to meet First Homes…
You can usually let your entire property for no more than 2 years in total…
You can usually only sell the property to someone who is eligible to buy a…
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including…
Disability Living Allowance for children Disability Living Allowance for…
You’ll need to meet the legal obligations for drivers before you can…
Direct Payments - arranging your own care and services If you’ve been…
Universal Credit You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a…
You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if either: you’re…
If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you will not be charged…
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit You may be entitled to get…
You can claim for compensation if while serving in the armed forces: you…
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and regional risks…
This section has safety advice for regions of Turkey. It only covers…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
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.…
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Protect your brand by registering it as a trade mark - how to apply, fees, responding to objections to your trade mark, using the ® symbol
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Donate to one of the armed forces charities - RAF, Navy, Army, Royal Marines, Operations Welfare Fund, Armed Forces Day
Types of ISA available, the tax-free ISA allowance, withdrawing money and transferring ISAs
Details of schemes that are now closed for applications.
FCDO travel advice for the Central African Republic. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Kenya. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Madagascar. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Myanmar. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Malawi. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Zimbabwe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Cameroon. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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