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This notice provides a glossary of Scottish land law terms.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
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.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
How to work out your taxable capital gain or loss if you are not resident in the UK and are making direct or indirect disposals of UK property or land.
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...
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Form for giving notice to a tenant who has confirmed their intention to buy a property through the Right to Acquire scheme but has failed to progress to completion within a reasonable timeframe.
This note applies from 1 April 2024
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Access historical information about properties and people recorded in the 1862 Act Register.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Find out which gifts count towards the value of the estate, how to value them and work out how much Inheritance Tax may be due.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Find out how to work out the value of your property and get information about pre-return banding checks.
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
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