Links
Here's a selection of links that might be of interest to you. Web addresses frequently change - if you find that a link does not work, please help us to keep up to date by emailing us with details of the failed link and we will endeavour to put it right!
CLC - Council for Licensed Conveyancers
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is the regulatory body for Licensed Conveyancers who are qualified specialist property lawyers
CML - Council of Mortgage Lenders
The trade association for mortgage lenders in the UK. Its members undertake around 98% of UK residential mortgage lending. Check out the "Consumer Information" page with links to a mortgage calculator, downloadable mortgage guides, FAQs and other useful links.
Check out information on a company and if it's still in business.
Electrical Installations (NICEIC)
The electrical contracting industry's independent voluntary regularatory body for electrical installation safety matters throughout the UK
It maintains and publishes registers of electrical contractors that have been assessed against scheme requirements.
As from 1st January 2005 most electrical work in houses, some of which is quite routine such as changing a socket in a kitchen, must, by law, be notified to the local authority building control department; this includes DIY as well as tradesmen who undertake electrical work as a part of their normal activities (such as kitchen and bathroom fitters).
The only exception is where the work is undertaken by a competent person who is a member of a government authorised scheme.
All installations of notifiable electrical work in domestic dwellings have to be certified as being compliant with Building Regulations.
Make sure your home is not at risk from flooding.
FENSA (Replacement Glazing in Homes)
All replacement glazing in homes comes within the scope of the Building Regulations.
When having windows and doors replaced homeowners must ensure that they get a Certificate of Compliance; this may be obtained from FENSA or from Local Authority Building Control.
Forest of Dean District Council
Our Local District Council - check out the services offered and points of local interest.
The government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands.
Gas Installations and Safety (CORGI)
Corgi maintains an up-to-date register of qualified gas installers and other trades people who are qualified to work in your home
Government direct.gov.uk website (Stamp Duty)
Information regarding stamp duty land tax.
Government direct.gov.uk website (HIPS)
Information regarding HIPs.
Halifax House Price Calculator
Calculate the value of your home using the Halifax House Price Index calculator.
If you need information regarding radon gas.
Get a free online report on your new property. The guide to environmental and planning risks and neighbourhood information.
The Land Registry records the ownership of registered land in England and Wales. This site provides information and forms and there is a useful property price database where you can find average prices of residential property in England and Wales
If you are buying a Leasehold Property you may find it useful to read the article Living in Leasehold Flats on the website of The Leasehold Advisory Service.
The NHBC is the standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK.
More than 80% of new homes built in the UK each year are registered with NHBC and have their 10-year warranty and insurance policy called 'Buildmark'.
Check out the local schools.
The online Planning and Building Regulations resource including the National Planning Application Register and a simple guide to Planning Permission and Building Regulations around your home. Check out the interactive guides.
Radon Gas (The Health Protection Agency)
If you need information regarding Radon Gas.
Redirection Service (iammoving.com)
Free change of address service and stop junk mail service.
RICS( Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
If you need a Survey consider visiting the RICS Find a Surveyor website. The site also provides other useful property related information.
The Royal Mail offer a redirection service for when you move house.
Information about council tax payable for a property and rating lists.
We cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of these links and the content of those sites.