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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
The Empty Property Rate and demand in the rating hypothesis.
Use our verification services to improve the accuracy of property ownership data.
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
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
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 Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
Sign up to HM Land Registry's free Property Alert service to help protect your property from fraud.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
Guidance for completing forms ID1: Certificate of identity for a private individual, and ID2: Certificate of identity for a body corporate.
Find out if Inheritance Tax is due on assets transferred in or out of a trust and on certain trusts at each 10 year anniversary.
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
Form ST1: Statement of truth in support of an application for registration based upon adverse possession.
What to expect when the Valuation Office Agency visit and measure non-domestic property.
Guidance for prosecutors and investigators on their asset recovery powers under Section 2A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Advice for British people buying property in Tunisia, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
Leasehold property - leasehold disputes, buying the freehold, service charges, lease extensions and Right to Manage
When you have to pay Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty or Inheritance Tax on money, shares or property you inherit
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
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