Leasehold Advisory Service
www.lease-advice.org
General information about owning a flat and your rights and obligations
Land Registry
www.landregistry.gov.uk
See how your property is registered after completion and the requirements of the Land Registry
Planning Portal
www.planningportal.gov.uk
A useful website if you want more information on planning issues and will include copies of local policy
SDLT
www.hmrc.gov.uk/so
A site giving information on Stamp Duty Land Tax issues
Law Society
www.lawsociety.org.uk
Gives general guidance to the consumer about dealing with a solicitor amongst other things
HM Revenue and Customs
www.hmrc.gov.uk
The Customs and Excise website relating to VAT
Council of Mortgage Lenders
www.cml.org.uk
The body governing all lenders – see in particular the handbook which states the requirements of lenders when a house is purchased or mortgaged
Her Majesty’s Court Service
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/
General information about how the Court system runs including information on procedure
Her Majesty’s Stationery Office
www.legislation.gov.uk/
Have a look at the latest legislation
National House-Building Council
www.nhbc.co.uk
An organisation which governs a great deal of the building industry and gives certificates in respect of the build quality of new properties
Companies House
www.companieshouse.gov.uk
General information about companies
Environment Agency
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Check whether your property is affected by issues such as flooding or pollution
National Association of Estate Agents
www.naea.co.uk
The governing body of most estate agents
Ordnance Survey
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
The organisation which maps the UK
Royal Institute of British Architects
www.riba.org
Governing organisation of architects
Coal Mining Search
www.coalminingreports.co.uk
Find out whether a coal mining report is required in respect of your new home