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Housing and local services

Find out about owning and renting a property, council services and emergency planning.

Buying and owning a property

Information about buying, taxing, keeping and selling a home or business property.

Buying and selling

Information and advice on the legal processes involved with buying and selling a property.

Buying a home: the legal process

The full legal process involved in buying a house or flat.

Help with title deeds

Find out how to check title deeds or how to change them.

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)

LBTT replaces Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) from 1 April 2015.

Search for recent house prices

Find out how much properties in a certain area have sold for recently.

Selling a home: the legal process

The full legal process involved in selling your house or flat.

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