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Information about moving to, living or retiring in the USA – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
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.
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…
Information about moving to, living or retiring in Canada – including visas, working, healthcare and driving.
Taking your car out of the UK - when VAT is not payable on a car you're exporting, procedures, registration and vehicle tax.
What qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes.
You can register to vote if you don't have a fixed address.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
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