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Find out what details you need to provide to any services you use to buy, sell, transfer or exchange cryptoassets, like bitcoin or NFTs.

How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.

Overview
Buying a home takes about 5 months on average. The process can take longer…
Preparing to buy
When you decide you want to buy a home, you may need to get a mortgage to…
Deciding on a home
There are different ways to own a property. Leasehold and freehold…
Making an offer
Before you make an offer, check: what the property is worth the number of…
Transferring ownership (conveyancing)
Once the offer is accepted, the seller is responsible for drawing up a…
Tax
You may need to pay: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a home in…
Making a complaint
You can make a complaint to a company involved in the sale if you’re…

How and when you'll pay Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) or Stamp Duty when you buy shares electronically or using a stock transfer form

Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.

Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.

Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.

Find out about tax when you buy, sell or receive cryptoassets (also called 'cryptocurrency') such as bitcoin.

This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.

VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.

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