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Apply to the tribunal about a rent increase decision, changes to a lease or a decision about a council house, park home or caravan, in England.

• Overview

  You can apply to the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber - Residential…

• Apply to the tribunal

  Download and fill in the right form for your application. Why you’re…

• What happens at the hearing

  What happens will depend on whether you’ve asked for a paper decision or…

• If you're unhappy with the decision

  You may be able to appeal if you’re unhappy with the decision. Ask the…

• Legislation and previous decisions

  Previous decisions Search the decisions database to see how and why…

The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.

• Overview

  Squatting is when someone deliberately enters property without permission…

• Squatting in non-residential properties

  A non-residential property is any building or land that is not designed to…

• Squatters' rights to property

  A long-term squatter can become the registered owner of property or land…

• Stop squatters legally possessing property

  HM Land Registry will tell you if squatters apply for legal ownership of…

• Remove squatters

  You can remove squatters using an interim possession order (IPO) or making…

• Where to get help

  You may be classed as homeless if you’re squatting. Get advice from…

Check if you have to pay the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when you buy a residential property in England or Northern Ireland.

• Updated: 1 April 2025

If you pay Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings, you must pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell the property up to 5 April 2019, or Corporation Tax from 6 April 2019.

• Updated: 6 April 2019

• Updated: 23 March 2022

When and how to report disposals of UK property or land to HMRC and pay Capital Gains Tax if you're not a resident in the UK.

• Updated: 13 January 2026

We handle applications, appeals and references relating to disputes over property and land. Residential property disputes that we handle include: rent increases for ‘fair’ or ‘market’ rates leasehold disputes leasehold enfranchisement disputes about park homes improvement notices and prohibition orders...

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Find out if someone can rent your private residential property in England.

A report on the Income Tax rules for residential property income, exploring the common complexities, issues, and concerns facing taxpayers.

• Updated: 1 November 2022

Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting