Housing, local and community

Services

  • Search for land and property information

    Find a property and get its title plan, title register and see who owns it

  • Search sold property prices

    Find out how much a property sold for in England or Wales

  • Housing Benefit

    Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.

  • Apply for council housing

    Apply for council housing through your local council - you'll usually have to join a waiting list

  • Get a new energy certificate

    Get a new energy certificate for your property: energy performance certificate (EPC), display energy certificate (DEC) or air conditioning inspection certificate. Find an assessor to get a certificate.

Guidance and regulation

  • HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees
    • Detailed guide
    • HM Land Registry
  • Assured tenancy forms
    • Detailed guide
    • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
  • Contact HM Land Registry
    • Detailed guide
    • HM Land Registry
  • Fire safety: Approved Document B
    • Statutory guidance
    • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021), and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
  • How to rent
    • Guidance
    • Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021), and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

News and communications

Research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations

Transparency and freedom of information releases

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