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Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Guidance on the pre-examination stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
What to expect when the Valuation Office Agency visit and measure non-domestic property.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to...
Guidance on the examination stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
You can confirm your property details or report any changes to them by submitting a check to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
The Valuation Office Agency does not usually change your rateable value if your property is in a state of disrepair. There are however, exceptions to this.
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.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
The Intellectual Property Office offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application.
We handle applications, appeals and references relating to disputes over property and land. Residential property disputes that we handle include: rent increases for ‘fair’ or ‘market’ rates leasehold disputes leasehold enfranchisement disputes about park homes improvement notices and prohibition orders...
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
How Business e-services customers can make an enquiry by property description through the portal.
Guidance for local authorities and fire and rescue services on the use remediation orders, a Building Safety Act 2022 enforcement power.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
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