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Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Communities across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to benefit from over £150 million in funding to support community ownership of local assets.
Apply for compensation if you own property near the proposed High Speed 2 route, Phase 1 or 2 - what you can claim for, eligibility, how to apply
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The Exceptional Hardship Scheme has now closed. If you’ve already applied…
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Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Find out how to apply Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when there are multiple sales or transfers between the same buyer and seller.
Find information for Lifetime ISA managers making withdrawals for a first time residential purchase.
Land is to be acquired by government to underpin nuclear revival.
Provides guidance on making effective use of land, including planning for higher density development.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of agricultural premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
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Guidance on plan-making.
Check if you have to pay the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a residential property in England or Northern Ireland.
Check if you can and how to apply for a repayment if you’re a non-residential purchaser of property in England and Northern Ireland.
Standard terms and conditions used by Cefas.
Check if you have to pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge from 1 April 2021 for buyers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland who are not resident in the UK.
Buy a vehicle - how to check you’re not buying a stolen vehicle. Registering, taxing and insuring your vehicle.
Procurement options for gas, electricity and liquid fuel available from the Crown Commercial Service for public sector organisations.
This collection brings together guidance on the compulsory purchase process.
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