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What to do if your land is affected by extreme weather, such as flooding, extreme heat or drought.
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
Find out about our series of sensitivity maps which indicate where there are likely to be fewer sensitivities to woodland creation in England.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
A guide to farming risks, potential problems with public safety and how to avoid accidents
This Guide is designed to help journalists understand the issues around land policy and land management
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
How to search for information about property and land in England and Wales - find out who owns it, how much was paid for it, how to get a scanned copy of the deeds and how to check the property...
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
As an owner or manager of land in the coastal margin, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Collections of HM Land Registry practice guides relating to interests in land.
Tips and video on how to avoid requisitions about the execution of deeds and powers of attorney.
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
Notify HMRC of the specific nature of the land and property supplies you're making using form VAT5L.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
This page tells you how to identify common constraints and designations within your forestry project’s proposal area and sets out what you must consider or do in relation to individual constraints.
Who's responsible for cleaning up contaminated land and how you know if your business is on a contaminated site
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