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Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
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…
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of agricultural premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property or timeshare overseas.
This collection brings together guidance on the compulsory purchase process.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
When and how to account for VAT when you transfer a business as a going concern (TOGC).
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
How to use early market engagement to help you write clearer requirements.
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