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The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Every month, progress on our commitments will be shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year...
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.
What structural alterations are, when and how to apply for permission, how they may affect your home's value and what you owe on your equity loan.
When you need permission to remortgage, how your lenders are involved, what documents you’ll need and how to apply.
Help to Buy and affordable home ownership schemes to help first-time buyers and home movers - equity loan, ISA, shared ownership
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Wear House, is a probation contact centre, within the North East region.
Civilian housing options and advice available to serving personnel who are seeking or due to leave service
How councils should approach rematching, both for guests who have completed a sponsorship term, and for those seeking a rematch before their agreed term ends.
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Protect your right to live in a registered or unregistered property owned by your spouse or civil partner during a divorce or separation - getting home rights, after a continuation order
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
A Homes England series collecting key facts and figures on new homes and regeneration.
Information for anyone wishing to make use of English Housing Survey data to conduct their own analysis or to understand how the survey's run and managed.
Registering land or property in England - first time registration, transfer of ownership, changing your details on the register, where to register in Scotland or Northern Ireland
Housing white paper and supporting documents setting out the government's plans to reform the housing market and boost the supply of new homes in England.
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
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