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Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
You’re a resident landlord if you let out part of a property which is your…
The Rent a Room Scheme lets you earn up to a threshold of £7,500 per year…
The way you share your home with a lodger affects what kind of tenancy…
Rent You can charge what you want for rent but should agree the amount…
How to end an excluded tenancy or licence If your lodger is an excluded…
Your property may be classed as an House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) if…
Located in London’s East End, the Museum of the Home depicts the quintessential style of English middle-class living rooms. Its collections of furniture, textiles, paintings and decorative arts are displayed in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the...
The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the UK. Home Office is a ministerial department, supported by 31...
People with a long-term disability looking to buy a suitable home on the open market may be able to do so using the HOLD shared ownership scheme.
Find out about residential and nursing care homes, paying for care homes and how to choose a care home.
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
A new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today.
Documents relating to Home Office annual reports and accounts.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Capital Gains Tax if you're a non-resident selling a UK home: when you get a tax relief called Private Residence Relief, how to tell HMRC you've sold the property, how to work out your gain
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