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Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Check registration, MOT, tax, vehicle identification number and other details to help make sure a used car is not stolen or unsafe
How all state-funded schools in England can get impartial help and advice from Department for Education (DfE) procurement specialists.
Find out about clearance applications and how to apply to HMRC for advance confirmation of an exempt distribution when a company purchases its own shares.
Check if you're a joint tenant or tenants in common. Change from joint tenants to tenants in common, or tenants in common to joint tenants
Example documents to help schools run efficient procurement processes.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
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.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
How to take part in research to help improve buying and selling.
Privacy notice for the ‘Home buying and selling improvement’ research with citizens.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
How and when you'll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty when you buy shares electronically or using a stock transfer form
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