Links

Crownland has created a resource guide to help you in your purchasing freehold land. We have chosen these websites to you because of their content and essential information.

Communities and Local Government

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) was created on 5 May 2006 with a powerful remit to promote community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.

www.communities.gov.uk

English Partnerships

English Partnerships is the UK government's national regeneration agency. Their aim is to deliver high quality, sustainable growth in England and they are responsible for land acquisition and assembly and major development projects, alone or in joint partnership with private sector developers.

www.englishpartnerships.co.uk

Google Maps UK

Google maps provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite / aerial imagery of the UK.

maps.google.co.uk

UpMyStreet

UpMyStreet is an independent resource where you can find plenty of information that you could want to know about an area - from actual property prices to neighbourhood profiles.

www.upmystreet.com

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is the leading source of land, property, construction and related environmental knowledge. They support 120,000 members worldwide, promote best practice, represent consumers’ interests and provide impartial advice to society, businesses, governments and global organisations.

www.rics.org

Land Registry

Land Registry provides fast, accessible and accurate land registration services. Obtain copies of Land Registry Title Deeds, Property Registers and Title Plans for any property in Great Britain.

www.landreg.gov.uk

Valuation Office Agency (VOA)

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is an executive agency of HM Revenue & Customs who value property and land in the UK.

www.voa.gov.uk

Law Society

The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for 116,000 solicitors in England and Wales.

www.lawsociety.org.uk

HM Revenue & Customs

Stamp Taxes are payable on Land and Property & Shares. HMRC provide information to assist you with your transactions. There are three main areas where Stamp Taxes may be payable, dependant on the type of transaction.

www.hmrc.gov.uk/so