Online guide to the legal and tax framework for foreigners acquiring real estate in Portugal, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lebanon and Montenegro, written by Marin Ljubić who is a Candidate of Postgraduate Doctoral Study at the University of Zagreb, Croatia. The guide was published in 2022 on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School Program at the New York University School of Law. For each jurisdiction the author looks at whether foreigners can purchase real estate, which taxes are applied and gives links to relevant legislation.
The Property Ombudsman provides an impartial service, approved by the UK government, helping consumers who are renting or selling residential property through an estate or property agent. Its website includes information about the scheme can provide, how to use it and how to join. It also includes an agents' section with an FAQ page for aiding estate agents dealing with complaints. There is a news section containing case studies, annual reports and press releases.
The Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal deals with disputes over property and land, including residential property disputes, land registration matters and agricultural land matters. Its pages on the UK Government website give an overview of the Chamber's remit and provide information about resolving residential property and farming tenancy disputes, together with information about applying to the land registration division. Forms, practice directions and databases of cases are also available.
This Tribunal settles disputes regarding private property in England. Its section of the Gov.UK website includes a list of cases that can be appealed, and in some cases further information is available. Links to how to apply are provided, along with contact information for further information.
This Tribunal settles disputes regarding private property in England. Its section of the Gov.UK website includes a list of cases that can be appealed, and in some cases further information is available. Links to how to apply are provided, along with contact information for further information.
This Tribunal settles disputes regarding private property in Wales. Its website has a detailed guidance section on how and when an application to the Tribunal can be made and provides links to relevant legislation. It also provides a collection of Tribunal dating back to 2012, which can be browsed and year, then searched by keyword.
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional and regulatory body for property professionals. The Regulation section of the RICS website provides the Rules of Conduct, information about disciplinary proceedings, guidance for professionals and advice about making a complaint. The RICS 'Red Book', entitled Valuation - Professional Standards, is available in the Knowledge section of the site.
The Homes & Communities Agency (HCA) is a non-departmental public body that regulates social housing in England and develops communities by making available housing and business premises. Its website has details of funding for first time buyers and information about business development incentives. There are sections on regulatory work performed by the HCA, land development opportunities, and sustainability with regards to property. The Documents section includes HCA publications, statistics and information about consultations.
