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Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
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…
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Advice for British people buying property in Morocco, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
Advice for British people buying property in Tunisia, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements, complaints and more.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
Guidance for tenants on the changes to the Right to Buy scheme.
A guide to buying a home in England and Wales.
When you need permission to remortgage, how your lenders are involved, what documents you’ll need 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.
How to make your home greener and reduce your energy bills: upgrade your boiler, insulate your loft, draught-proof windows and doors, find out about energy grants.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
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