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Buy your rented home through the Right to Shared Ownership scheme: who can apply, how to apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares, repairing and selling your home.
The Right to Shared Ownership scheme allows some tenants in England to buy…
You may be eligible to buy a share of your rented home through the Right…
When you apply for Right to Shared Ownership, you’ll need to make sure you…
For a shared ownership home, you need to pay rent for the share you do not…
There are 9 steps to apply for Right to Shared Ownership. 1. Tell your…
You can buy more shares in your home after you become a shared owner. This…
You can sell your shared ownership home at any time. If you own a 100%…
When you buy a home with Right to Shared Ownership, your lease will have…
You’ll usually need to get the landlord’s permission to rent out (sublet)…
You can get free advice about how to buy a home through the Right to…
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Advice for British people buying property in Morocco, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Buy your housing association 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.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
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.
When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
How and when you'll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty when you buy shares electronically or using a stock transfer form
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Guidance for buyers and suppliers of cloud technology, digital outcomes, digital specialists, user research participants and labs.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
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