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Sale-and-rent-back schemes are where you sell your home but continue living there as a rent-paying tenant. What’s in this guide What is a sale-and-rent-back scheme? Risks with sale-and-rent-back schemes Sale-and-rent-back alternatives If a sale-and-rent-back scheme is your only option Get the key facts Sale and rent back – if things go wrong Useful contacts […]
If you’re struggling to meet your mortgage repayments, the government could be able to help. You could be able to sign up for the Mortgage Rescue scheme, Support for Mortgage Interest, or other government benefits that might boost your income. What’s in this guide Contact your lender first Get free advice The Housing Loss Prevention […]
Please Note: The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law but the changes are planned to be effective from 1st May 2026. Until then tenants rights remain the same and our guidance applies. Changes will be incorporated as and when they are implemented and more detail is available. The below guidance is applicable in England only. […]
A County Court Judgment (CCJ) is a type of court order in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that might be registered against you if you fail to repay money you owe. Find out more about what to do if you receive a County Court claim form. A CCJ is sometimes referred to as […]
If you’re starting to miss some of your bill payments, you might be feeling overwhelmed. Find out how to prioritise and work out which debts to pay off first and get the help you need if you’re struggling with your payments. What’s in this guide Why it’s important to pay off debts in the right order […]
Disputes with neighbours are tricky because you cannot escape the conflict when they are living close by or perhaps even next door to you. In this factsheet we look at common causes of disputes between neighbours, including boundaries, access to neighbouring land, nuisance neighbours and what the law says about these issues. 1. Boundaries Neighbours […]
Please Note: The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law but the changes are planned to be effective from 1st May 2026. Until then tenants rights remain the same and our guidance applies. Changes will be incorporated as and when they are implemented and more detail is available. The below guidance is applicable in […]
Please Note: The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law but the changes are planned to be effective from 1st May 2026. Until then tenants rights remain the same and our guidance applies. Changes will be incorporated as and when they are implemented and more detail is available. The below guidance is applicable in England only. […]
Making a Will can prevent a lot of arguments and uncertainty between friends and relatives and, more importantly, set out your wishes. There are some common myths around making a Will which we hear frequently from callers to our advice line. We look those myths and the legal issues involved in this factsheet. Common myths […]
When there’s a death someone has to deal with the deceased’s estate – their money, property, other assets and other personal items. The person or persons who do this will need authority through a legal document called a Grant of Representation from the Probate Registry. This is often referred to as ‘getting probate’. With a […]