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Join a competent person scheme to self-certify certain types of building work instead of getting building regulations approval from a council or private inspector - how to join, current schemes
Take a look at these case studies to see how a development loan has benefitted other small and medium housebuilders.
Value the estate of someone who's died so that you can get probate: work out if tax is due, check how to report the estate's value, complete the correct form.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
Keep your contact details with HM Land Registry up to date.
Documents on fire safety law and guidance for those who have a legal duty for fire safety in a relevant building to help them meet those duties.
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid when a person's estate is worth more than £325,000 when they die - exemptions, passing on property. Sometimes known as death duties.
VAT refunds on building new homes and conversions - how to claim, application form and guidance notes
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.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
A collection of guidance about applying for, managing and enforcing a patent. Patents help protect a product or process, for example machines and medicines.
What to include in a tenancy agreement, different types of tenancy (including assured shorthold tenancy) and how to end a tenancy.
This series brings together all research documents relating to building regulations.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
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.
National House Building Council Staff Association trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
The Commission was convened to advise government on how to promote and increase the use of high-quality design for new build homes and neighbourhoods.
Find out if you can claim relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax when buying land or buildings in a Freeport or Investment Zone special tax site in England.
The A to Z list links to all landlords with a published regulatory judgement. Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards.
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