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When and how to tell neighbours about building works on party walls, what to do if you've been notified of works, how to come to an agreement
You must tell your neighbours if you want to carry out any building work…
You must tell your neighbour if you want to: build on or at the boundary…
You must give notice to your neighbour between 2 months and a year before…
Once you’ve given notice your neighbour can: give consent in writing…
You must appoint a surveyor if you and your neighbour can’t agree. You can…
When carrying out building works you must: avoid causing unnecessary…
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
You’re a resident landlord if you let out part of a property which is your…
The Rent a Room Scheme lets you earn up to a threshold of £7,500 per year…
The way you share your home with a lodger affects what kind of tenancy…
Rent You can charge what you want for rent but should agree the amount…
How to end an excluded tenancy or licence If your lodger is an excluded…
Your property may be classed as an House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) if…
Immigration removal centres - addresses, contact details visiting hours
You can visit someone in an immigration removal centre or short term…
Email: gatwickirc.visitsbooking@serco.com (to arrange visits) Email:…
Email: HARVisits@mitie.com (to arrange legal visits - for legal…
Email: Derwentside.visits@serco.com (for general visits) Email:…
Email: dungavel.visits@mitiecc.com (to arrange all visits - including…
Telephone: 028 2826 2070 Larne House short term holding facility 2 Hope…
Telephone: 0161 509 2015 Manchester short term holding facility Building…
Telephone: 01522 302665 Swinderby short term holding facility Park…
Email: yarls-wood-visitors-centre@serco.com (to arrange visits) Email:…
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
Protect your right to live in a registered or unregistered property owned by your spouse or civil partner during a divorce or separation - getting home rights, after a continuation order
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
You must usually tell the Home Office when you divorce or separate from your partner if your visa is based on your relationship
For company directors, LLP members or people with significant control (PSCs) who are at serious risk and want to protect their personal information from the public.
Check if an estate can get the residence nil rate band (RNRB) when someone downsizes, gifts or sells their home before they die.
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
The legal process of home repossession, including what your mortgage lender must do, repossession hearings, possession orders and help with legal costs
When you need permission to remortgage, how your lenders are involved, what documents you’ll need and how to apply.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
How to close a limited company - strike off, dissolution, voluntary liquidation - or allow to become dormant
Explains control of advertisement regime.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
Find out what to do if an agency or umbrella company offers to reduce your tax liability and increase your take home pay.
Relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell your home - Private Residence Relief, time away from your home, what to do if you have 2 homes, nominating a home, Letting Relief
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