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This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as today the Code of Practice is published and laid before Parliament. The new Code of Practice will protect the tips of more than 2 million workers giving...
Find out when and how to take samples for testing, and what happens if one of your flocks tests positive.
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.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Advice for British people buying property in Tunisia, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire
Information about how to make your guests feel more comfortable in their new home, set expectations about how to live together and communicate with your guests.
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
Your council can help you after a fire in your home - Council, emergency housing, Red Cross, fire safety
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
This page provides a template for a home user guide and a ventilation guide to inform homeowners how to operate and ventilate their dwelling.
Manage your birds’ housing and welfare when they must be kept inside because of disease outbreaks.
A guide to starting and growing a business from home.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
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