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Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
If you’re a housebuilder or developer experienced in residential development, you can apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
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…
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
How to find opportunities if you supply services on the Digital Marketplace, includes how to provide evidence and the standards your services need to meet.
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
We are seeking views on delivering a New Homes Ombudsman for buyers of new build homes.
Procurement options for gas, electricity and liquid fuel available from the Crown Commercial Service for public sector organisations.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
When and how to account for VAT when you transfer a business as a going concern (TOGC).
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Find information for Lifetime ISA managers making withdrawals for a first time residential purchase.
An integral part of global supply chains is the selection by international buyers of trading partners in developing countries
How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
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.
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