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Where can I get help and advice about benefits?

Working out what benefits you’re entitled to can be tricky. Find out where to get free expert advice online, face-to-face or over the phone.

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Buying a house or flat in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Whether you’re buying for the first time or moving into a new property, this step-by-step guide takes you through the home-buying process from costs to completion. 

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What to do if you need to end or make changes to your power of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that lets someone you trust make decisions for you if you can’t. There are ways to change a power of attorney even after...

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Support if you're self-employed

Whether you’re new to working for yourself or have been doing it for years, it’s important to keep up to date on the benefits and grants available to you to ...

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Mortgage fees and costs when buying or selling a home

Whether you’re buying a home, selling, or doing both at the same time, the process isn’t cheap. From a mortgage deposit through to running costs, we’ll explain...

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Dividing investments and savings when you separate if you were living together

Dividing investments and savings when you separate should be straightforward if you’re not married or in a civil partnership. You might be able to claim back...

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Should I transfer or combine my pensions?

Transferring your pension might mean you get lower fees, different withdrawal options and let you bring your different schemes together. But you risk losing ...

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Council Tax: what it is, what it costs and how to save money

Council Tax is an annual fee you pay to your local council. The cost is set by your council and goes towards funding local services. Find out more about Council...

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Your legal rights when facing redundancy

If you’re faced with redundancy, your employer must treat you fairly and act according to your contract and legal redundancy rights. That includes making sure...