John Smale Estate Agents North Devon

» http://www.johnsmale.com


The website for the Law Society of England & Wales

» http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law

The Land Registry

» http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/

The Environment Agency

» http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/?lang=_e

The Council of Mortgage Lenders

» http://www.cml.org.uk/cml/home

The NHBC

» http://www.nhbc.co.uk/

Information for homeowners and buyers about the NHBC scheme and full details of the warranties they offer. Similar information about warranty cover etc for both these new build warranty schemes

» Click Here

Companies House – free Company information – see the brilliant webcheck service @

» http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Also lots of guides
http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/guidance.shtml – a good place to start if you are interested in becoming an officer or shareholder in, for example, a Residents Management Company.

Office of Public Sector Information – what used to be Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. A fantastic free resource – every Act of parliament since 1837

» http://www.opsi.gov.uk/

Check the property’s Council Tax band

» http://www.voa.gov.uk/cti/InitS.asp?lcn=0

North Devon Council’s planning search facility – details of local planning applications and decisions

» http://planning.northdevon.gov.uk/search.asp

Exeter City Council

» http://www.exeter.gov.uk/


The Rural Payments Agency – extensive guidance about the single payments scheme and related topics

» http://www.rpa.gov.uk/rpa/index.nsf/home

HM Revenue and Customs – information about all forms of tax including Stamp Duty Land Tax

» http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm

Other services by Slee Blackwell Solicitors:

Compromise Agreement Solicitors – Help and advice for employees

www.swanseainjurylawyers.co.uk – Specialist personal injury solicitors for compensation for injuries in Swansea.

Medical Negligence Compensation – visit www.medicalaccidentlawyers.co.uk for free initial negligence claims advice.