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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 Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
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.
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.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Jones and Tribunal Member Mason on 29th April 2024
Find government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to rent or buy, or contest its use
How Business e-services customers can make an enquiry by property description through the portal.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
A property owner or landlord can use this form with a 'particulars of claim' form to make a claim for possession of property.
What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.
How to take court action to repossess a property or evict a tenant if you're owed money for rent or a mortgage
If someone dies without a will or known family, their ownerless property (bona vacantia) goes to the crown - check if you're an entitled relative, search for an estate, refer or claim on an estate
Notify the Treasury Solicitor of a sale by a mortgagee of bona vacantia land.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shaw on 23 March 2023.
You can confirm your property details or report any changes to them by submitting a check to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
Buy or get someone's permission to use a patent, trade mark, design or work under copyright
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Robert Latham on Date 16 October 2023
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
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