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Find information on completing the UK property and other property sections of your Self Assessment tax return.

• Updated: 15 April 2025

Guidance, support and contact details for property professionals.

• Updated: 19 August 2024

Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.

• What you can get

  If you’re eligible for Universal Credit, you can get an extra amount of…

• Renting from a private landlord

  If you’re eligible for Universal Credit you can get help towards your rent…

• Renting from the local authority or housing association

  If you’re eligible for Universal Credit you can get help paying your rent…

• Living in a property you own

  You could get a Universal Credit payment to help you pay for service…

• How to claim

  If you already get Universal Credit, apply for support with housing costs…

You can no longer apply for the Help to Build Equity Loan. Find out what happens after you’ve applied and how to make a complaint.

What you need to do when arranging a market valuation to repay your equity loan.

• Updated: 18 August 2025

Sign up to HM Land Registry's free Property Alert service to help protect your property from fraud.

• Updated: 10 October 2025

Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.

• Updated: 3 November 2025

Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.

How the Valuation Office Agency uses model assisted valuation and mass appraisal to support large-scale valuation.

• Updated: 31 March 2025

Information about rematching, including the council’s role and funding available.

• Updated: 15 September 2025