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Find out if a claim of ownership by adverse possession can be made on common land and town or village greens, what effect it will have on the land and whether a claim can be opposed.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of agricultural premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
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.
Find out if you have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on transfers of land or property depending on type of transfer, your marital status and other factors.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Guidance for local authorities and fire and rescue services on the use remediation orders, a Building Safety Act 2022 enforcement power.
This notice provides a glossary of Scottish land law terms.
Park (mobile) home owner rights and responsibilities - fees and repairs, selling or giving away a home and residents' associations, settling disputes
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
This glossary of terms has been created to aid leaseholders and residents to understand wording used in the Building Safety Fund guidance and Leaseholder and Resident Service.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
Application form RQ to request a restriction by owner(s) not living at the property.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
How to protect your home, land or other property from fraud
Understand the roles of accountable persons and the principal accountable person for a high-rise residential building, and what they must do.
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