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If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
As a personal representative (an executor or administrator) you’re legally…
You must pay any debts and settle the taxes for the person who died. This…
You may have to pay taxes for the estate if there is any new income while…
You may need to send information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about…
Once you have paid any debts and taxes, or you are sure the estate has…
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
Selling a home takes about 5 months on average. The process can take…
If you have a mortgage on the property you’re selling, you’ll need to move…
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) tells you how energy efficient a…
You can sell your home yourself or use an online, high street or hybrid…
A legal professional can handle the legal work involved in transferring…
Choosing a buyer Buyers can make offers verbally (over the phone or in…
After you’ve accepted an offer, you’re responsible for drawing up a legal…
You can contact a legal professional if you need help selling a property…
You can make a complaint to a company involved in the sale if you’re…
Find out if you are an entitled relative and how to claim an estate from the Bona Vacantia division.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
Register your client’s estate online if you’re a tax agent or adviser.
Use the online service to update details of an estate, authorise an agent, or close an estate.
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. DIO is part of the Ministry of Defence .
Information on freehold estates which are private and mixed tenure estates where shared areas are not owned or looked after by the local council.
We are responsible for providing solutions to specialist estates management issues across government. GEM works with the Cabinet Office .
Find out if you’re an estate agency business who needs to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Value the estate of someone who's died so that you can get probate: work out if tax is due, check how to report the estate's value, complete the correct form.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
You must join a redress scheme if you operate as as a residential estate agent, letting agent or in property management.
How to approach the development and testing of your estates strategy.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Functions, skills and knowledge required to effectively manage the school estate.
The process you need to follow to repay your Help to Buy: Equity Loan when you decide to sell your home.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Quick and easy access to guidance for HM Land Registry's specialist support services.
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