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Find out how to apply to be a UK Real Estate Investment Trust if you're a company or group of companies who invests in properties.
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
When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to…
The Government Legal Department handles bona vacantia in England and Wales…
You need to know if you’re entitled before making a claim on an estate.…
If you think you’re entitled to an estate in England and Wales (but not…
If you know someone who has died with no will or known blood relatives,…
You can apply for a grant from a deceased person’s estate if you could…
Find out how to tell HMRC about a real estate election for land or buildings that are taxable for VAT purposes using form VAT1614E.
An outline of skills needs and priorities for the real estate and facilities management sector.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
This measure makes amendments to the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime to enhance its competitiveness.
This measure makes amendments to the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime to make it more competitive.
Information on freehold estates which are private and mixed tenure estates where shared areas are not owned or looked after by the local council.
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.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
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