Information provided applies to England & Wales

You searched for Home ownership

Buying or selling a home. Covers the different types of home ownership.

Top PicksA quality controlled selection of all the best legal information from a wide range of providers hand picked from the best websites by Advicenow

About home-buying

A basic overview of buying and owning a home.

https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home
GOV.UK
Information Star

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.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/moving-and-improving-your-home/problem...
Citizens Advice
Information Star

What is leasehold?

Most flat owners will be leaseholders, even if they also own a share of the freehold. This information explains your rights as a leaseholder and how to settle disputes about service charges, among other things. (Content applies to England only.)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/shared_ownership_leasehold/what_is_...
Shelter
Information Star

What are homeownership schemes?

If property is expensive in your area, buying on the open market may seem impossible. However there are government-backed ownership schemes that can help you get a foot on the housing ladder. (Content applies to England only.)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/shared_ownership_leasehold/what_are...
Shelter
Information Star

Shared ownership schemes

If you buy a home with another person, you need to decide how you will share ownership of the property. This is important whether you want to buy with your spouse, partner, a family member or a friend. (Content applies to England only.)

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/shared_ownership_leasehold/shared_o...
Shelter
Information Star

Home ownership

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

http://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/shared_ownership_leasehold
Shelter
Information Star

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. Includes a link to an interactive six step right to buy checker
https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home
GOV.UK
Information Star

Park (mobile) homes

Summary of things you should know if you are considering renting, or buying, or selling a mobile home
https://www.gov.uk/park-mobile-homes
GOV.UK
Information Star

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.

https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry
GOV.UK
Information Star

Property alert

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

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/property-alert
GOV.UK
Information Star

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.
https://www.gov.uk/right-to-acquire-buying-housing-association-home
GOV.UK
Information Star

What are you looking for?

Need more help?

There are lots of organisations who can offer information, advice and support to help you deal with your everyday legal problem. View our directory of helpful organisations.
Help Directory