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How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
Selling a home takes about 5 months on average. The process can take…
If you have a mortgage on the property you’re selling, you’ll need to move…
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) tells you how energy efficient a…
You can sell your home yourself or use an online, high street or hybrid…
A legal professional can handle the legal work involved in transferring…
Choosing a buyer Buyers can make offers verbally (over the phone or in…
After you’ve accepted an offer, you’re responsible for drawing up a legal…
You can contact a legal professional if you need help selling a property…
You can make a complaint to a company involved in the sale if you’re…
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
Information on laws and taxes for British nationals who want to buy property in Cyprus.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
How the Buyer Credit Facility works, its benefits, eligibility and how to apply.
How the First Homes scheme works, who is eligible, how to apply and the rules for managing a First Homes property after you buy one.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Form to fill in and give to the buyer when selling your park home.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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