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This guidance relates to the legal criteria for determining whether a building is considered a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023. It relates to the definition of higher-risk...
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Provides further detail on First Homes and their implementation.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Non-military housing options and advice available to serving personnel who are not seeking or due to leave service
Find out how to work out the value of your property and get information about pre-return banding checks.
The scheme enables eligible households to purchase a leasehold interest (‘share’) in their current social home on similar terms and at a similar cost to if they had purchased their Grenfell home through the statutory Right to Buy scheme.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
Form RTB1: Application for a determination as to whether a dwelling house is suitable for occupation by elderly persons.
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...
The sale of land is determined by the potential number of homes that a housing developer or registered provider can build on a given site.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
A series of events for local government to support the delivery of housing-led developments and regeneration.
The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Each month, progress on our commitments is shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year old...
Check if you have to pay the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a residential property in England or Northern Ireland.
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