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When and how to tell neighbours about building works on party walls, what to do if you've been notified of works, how to come to an agreement
You must tell your neighbours if you want to carry out any building work…
You must tell your neighbour if you want to: build on or at the boundary…
You must give notice to your neighbour between 2 months and a year before…
Once you’ve given notice your neighbour can: give consent in writing…
You must appoint a surveyor if you and your neighbour can’t agree. You can…
When carrying out building works you must: avoid causing unnecessary…
Documents, certificate, letters, and notes available from the British embassy and consulates in the USA.
How UK nationals who plan to live in Spain for more than 3 months must register as a resident and on the padrón at their town hall.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Pakistan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and property.
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
A guide to organising a street party - telling your council, closing roads, getting insurance and licences
Information on accessing healthcare for citizens from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in or moving to the UK.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing social functions, including annual parties, for employees
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Spain, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
This programme aims to join up and enhance services delivered through transformed family hubs in local authority areas, ensuring all families can access the support they need.
How to import animals and animal products to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man from non-EU countries.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
How councils should approach rematching, both for guests who have completed a sponsorship term, and for those seeking a rematch before their agreed term ends.
The essential information for British nationals residing or visiting Morocco, including entry to Morocco, driving in Morocco and Moroccan residence cards.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Check what you need to tell your local council if you are organising a small street party with your neighbours
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Africa, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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