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How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Buying a home takes about 5 months on average. The process can take longer…
When you decide you want to buy a home, you may need to get a mortgage to…
There are different ways to own a property. Leasehold and freehold…
Before you make an offer, check: what the property is worth the number of…
Once the offer is accepted, the seller is responsible for drawing up a…
You may need to pay: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a home in…
You can make a complaint to a company involved in the sale if you’re…
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
Selling a home takes about 5 months on average. The process can take…
If you have a mortgage on the property you’re selling, you’ll need to move…
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) tells you how energy efficient a…
You can sell your home yourself or use an online, high street or hybrid…
A legal professional can handle the legal work involved in transferring…
Choosing a buyer Buyers can make offers verbally (over the phone or in…
After you’ve accepted an offer, you’re responsible for drawing up a legal…
You can contact a legal professional if you need help selling a property…
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This collection brings together the government's 'how to' guides for the housing sector.
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
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.
How to make your home greener and reduce your energy bills: upgrade your boiler, insulate your loft, draught-proof windows and doors, find out about energy grants.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
How to meet your new sponsor and their family, while staying safe online. Also information about how to stay safe in the UK.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
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