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How to apply for British citizenship if you're stateless - who's eligible, fees and where to send your application.
You may be eligible to apply to ‘register’ as a British citizen if you’re…
How you apply depends on where you were born. You were born in the UK or a…
Read the guidance to check if you can apply. Fill in the form to apply…
You’ll get a letter confirming your application. It can take up to 4…
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Buying a home takes about 5 months on average. The process can take longer…
When you decide you want to buy a home, you may need to get a mortgage to…
There are different ways to own a property. Leasehold and freehold…
Before you make an offer, check: what the property is worth the number of…
Once the offer is accepted, the seller is responsible for drawing up a…
You may need to pay: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a home in…
You can make a complaint to a company involved in the sale if you’re…
Online resources designed to help local authorities when considering social value outcomes and community engagement in projects.
The legal process of home repossession, including what your mortgage lender must do, repossession hearings, possession orders and help with legal costs
This guidance provides advice for everyone on how to stay safe during hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
Guidance about how to make a home safe from fire.
Resources and training to learn English.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
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