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22 October 2026
How to buy a domain name that is already registered
A step-by-step UK guide: find the owner, make a sensible offer, check for trade mark issues and complete the deal safely.
22 October 2026
Domain escrow explained: how to pay safely
How domain escrow works, what the inspection period is, and how to avoid fake escrow websites.
22 October 2026
How to sell a domain name in the UK
Pricing realistically, listing on marketplaces, handling enquiries and getting paid safely.
22 October 2026
How to transfer a .uk domain (before and after February 2027)
How .uk transfers work today with IPS tags, and how they will work with authorisation codes from 9 February 2027.
22 October 2026
Domain name disputes: Nominet DRS and UDRP explained
How disputes over .uk and generic domains work, who runs them since July 2026, and what they cost.
22 October 2026
Domain name scams to watch for
Fake appraisals, fake escrow sites, spoofed registry emails and renewal notices – and where to report them in the UK.