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Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) helps homeowners on certain benefits pay interest on loans or mortgages - what you'll get, eligibility and how to claim.
You may be able to get help towards interest payments on: the mortgage for…
You’ll get help paying the interest on your mortgage or loan. Support for…
To be eligible for a Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loan, you must…
When you apply for a qualifying benefit, you’ll be asked extra questions…
You’ll need to repay your SMI loan as a lump sum with interest if you sell…
You can still get financial help with your housing costs if your Income…
Home Responsibilities Protection ran between 1978 and 2010 to help protect your State Pension - National Insurance credits, what you'll get, eligibility and applying.
Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) was a scheme to help protect…
The amount of State Pension you may get at State Pension age is based on…
You may still be able to apply for Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP),…
To claim Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP), you can apply online or…
What to do if you think you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, and what signs to look out for.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
How to register a new charge at Companies House, or tell us about any you've paid off.
Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
Find a property and get its title plan, title register and see who owns it
How to access the Income Record Viewer and use the digital handshake if you’re an agent to check your clients' pay and tax details, employment history and tax codes.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
The Recovery Loan Scheme supports access to finance for small and medium sized UK businesses, so they can grow and invest.
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