Moving in the four UK nations
Find the moving guidance for England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Choose the nation where the home is located, then check departure and arrival separately if you are moving across a border. UK moving logistics share many practical steps, but buying, renting and local property charges can follow different rules.
Four places to start
- England: SDLT, Council Tax and England's current renting framework.
- Scotland: missives, settlement, LBTT and Scottish rental arrangements.
- Wales: LTT, occupation contracts and Welsh guidance.
- Northern Ireland: local conveyancing guidance, SDLT and domestic rates.
This website covers these four UK nations. Record your origin and destination in My Move so your checklist remains clear.
Home Reports and selling in Scotland
Explain the information Scottish sellers should obtain and review with their professionals.
Read the guide UK nationsMoving home in England
Plan an English move with the right buying, rental and local-charge information.
Read the guide UK nationsMoving home in Northern Ireland
Plan a Northern Ireland move with guidance on buying, deposits and domestic rates.
Read the guide UK nationsMoving home in Scotland
Plan a Scottish move with guidance on missives, LBTT, renting and practical tasks.
Read the guide UK nationsMoving home in Wales
Plan a Welsh move with guidance on LTT, occupation contracts and practical tasks.
Read the guide UK nationsRental moves in England
Provide reviewed England-specific routes for rental move-in, notice and handover questions.
Read the guide UK nationsRental moves in Northern Ireland
Provide reviewed Northern Ireland-specific routes for rental move-in, notice and handover questions.
Read the guide UK nationsRental moves in Scotland
Provide reviewed Scotland-specific routes for rental move-in, notice and handover questions.
Read the guide UK nationsRental moves in Wales
Provide reviewed Wales-specific routes for renting, moving in and handing back a home.
Read the guide UK nationsThe home-buying process in England
Explain the England purchase sequence and where professional advice and moving decisions fit.
Read the guide UK nationsThe home-buying process in Northern Ireland
Explain the Northern Ireland purchase sequence and local professional roles.
Read the guide UK nationsThe home-buying process in Scotland
Explain the Scottish purchase sequence and its implications for planning a move.
Read the guide UK nationsThe home-buying process in Wales
Explain the Wales purchase sequence with appropriate national tax and service routes.
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