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You can no longer apply for a Help to Buy: Equity Loan - find out about interest rates and how to manage your Help to Buy: Equity Loan.
How the First Homes scheme works, who is eligible, how to apply and the rules for managing a First Homes property after you buy one.
If you’re a first-time buyer, you may be able to buy a home for 30% to 50%…
You can look for new homes in your area that are advertised by developers…
Contact the developer or estate agent (if you’re buying from a previous…
The council will issue a certificate that shows you can be a First Homes…
Once you’ve bought the home, you no longer have to meet First Homes…
You can usually let your entire property for no more than 2 years in total…
You can usually only sell the property to someone who is eligible to buy a…
How to use early market engagement to help you write clearer requirements.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Find information for Lifetime ISA managers making withdrawals for a first time residential purchase.
Information and advice on what to think about and be aware of before you buy specific goods or services for your school.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Find out about first time residential purchases with funds from a Lifetime Individual Savings Account (ISA) if you’re a conveyancer.
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
Supporting the Armed Forces onto the home ownership ladder.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Buy a vehicle - how to check you’re not buying a stolen vehicle. Registering, taxing and insuring your vehicle.
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.
This measure is about changes being made to the rules for claiming Stamp Duty Land Tax First-time Buyers’ Relief.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Reclaim VAT you’ve paid on goods and services bought in the UK on or before 31 December 2020.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
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