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Cancelling building or decorating work
Cancelling building or decorating work This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales If you’ve arranged
Check how council tax works and if you have to pay
Council tax is a system of local taxation collected by local councils - it's a tax on domestic property. Some property is exempt from council tax. Some people don't have to pay council tax and some
Complaints about banks and building societies
Complaints about banks and building societies This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales Things don't always go
Problem with building work, decorating or home improvements
Problem with building work, decorating or home improvements This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales If you’ve had
Before you get building work done
Before you get building work done This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales These steps should help you save time
Making sure your flat is fire safe
be asked to pay the cost of fire-safety works as part of your service charge. Check the terms of your lease. If you live in a block of flats There are fire safety rules that the person who owns
Buildings insurance
Buildings insurance This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales Buildings insurance covers the cost of rebuilding
Check what an IVA
and friends other outstanding bills, for example solicitor's costs, invoices for building work and vets bills Any number of debts can be included but normally an IVA will be suitable if you have more
If your flat isn't fire safe
alternative accommodation. If you’re asked to move out Your landlord might ask you to move out while they complete works if they need the flat to be empty. If this happens, ask your landlord: how long
Getting a bank account
or building society. Types of bank account There are different types of bank account that you can use for different reasons. Here we tell you about the main types of bank account, and what you can