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You can use the Right to Contest application to challenge government to sell land or property if you believe it’s not needed and could be put to better economic use.
Guidance for landlords who wish to gain possession of their property.
Advice for British people buying property in Tunisia, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
How to buy or acquire the assets of a dissolved company - how and when you can claim money or property, who to contact and the forms you need
Forms for seeking possession of secure tenancies.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
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 guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Find government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to rent or buy, or contest its use
Ask for underused or vacant property owned by the government, agencies, local councils or local public bodies to be sold - Right to Contest.
Use this form ('particulars of claim') with Form N5 to tell a court why you're seeking possession, for example if a tenant hasn't complied with the tenancy terms. Includes guidance notes N119A, N7A and N7B.
Sign up to HM Land Registry's free Property Alert service to help protect your property from fraud.
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Make a 'Part I claim' when your property depreciates because of the use of a new or altered highway - eligibility and where to send your claim
Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
An overview of key points around access agreements between property owners and network operators for the deployment of digital infrastructure.
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.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
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