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Home ownership types and occupation rights

Explains the different type of ownership and rights for sole and joint ownership, ownership title, freehold, leasehold, and commonhold. 

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Joint property ownership

Explains the difference between joint tenancy and tenancy in common and changing your type of ownership. 

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Joint tenants vs tenants in common

Explains the differences between joint tenants and tenants in common. Includes an informative video, joint mortgages, and deed of trust. 

Shelter
Leasehold and leaseholders rights
This information explains your rights as a leaseholder and where to get further advice. (Content applies to England only.)
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Buying or selling your home

A basic overview of buying and owning a home.

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Buying and owning a property

Links to information on buying and selling your home, home ownership schemes, and mortgages.

Shelter
Shared ownership schemes

Straightforward information about the buying and selling process of a shared ownership property, including how to get a mortgage, problems getting a mortgage, and selling a property. (Content applies to England only.)

Citizens Advice
Problems with buying and selling a home

Explains your rights when buying or selling a house or a flat, and how to deal with common problems.

Citizens Advice
Buying a home

Information on the process of buying a home, including how to find and decide on a property and the costs involved.

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Right to buy - buying your council home

Gives an overview with links to other sections that explain discounts, how to apply, your landlord's offer and appeals. 

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Park (mobile) homes

Summary of things you should know if you are considering renting, or buying, or selling a mobile home

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Property alert

Information about a free Property Alert service to help protect your home from property fraud.

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Search for property information from Land Registry

Find information about a property in England or Wales, even if you don’t own it. Search by address to find the owner, how far its general boundaries extend and whether it’s at risk of flooding.

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Right to acquire - buying your housing association home

An overview of the right that allows most housing association tenants to buy their home at a discount.

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