Buying and Selling Property - Your legal rights (310kb) This leaflet explains your legal rights and tells you how to deal with many of the common problems you may have with buying or selling a house or flat. There is information on dealing with estate agents and solicitors; offers, exchange of contracts and completion; and much more.
Equipment for Daily Living (219kb)If you are disabled, however slightly, things such as turning on taps, holding a knife and fork or getting in and out of the bath can become more and more difficult. There are numerous gadgets, aids and items of equipment that can help with such problems. This information sheet describes what is available, from where, and how you can get it.
Lifetime leases (20kb)Explains the legal basis under which you would occupy your home if purchased through the 'Find & Afford' arrangement offered by Homewise Limited.
Moving to and returning from abroad: benefits and services (302kb)This guide explains how a temporary or permanent absence will affect your welfare benefits, and what action you should take if you are planning to leave the UK for a short time.Immigration status; Income; State pensions; Other social security payments; Health & Social services; Housing; Cost of living; Leisure & education.
Planning to live abroad (216kb)This guide aims to highlight some of the key points you will need to consider, with tips for preparation and pointers to useful contacts.