Is it illegal to sell things outside your house?

Many local councils demand that anyone, regardless of how cute they look in pigtails, has a Street Trader's Licence if you're operating on public land. However, if you're operating on private land, then as long as you have the landowner's permission, you do not necessarily need an STL.
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Can you sell things in your front garden UK?

If you wish to sell anything from a front garden of a property to customers on the footpath you need a licence; or from a piece of land that is within 7 metres of the public highway and not enclosed, you will need a Street Trading (Private land) licence.
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Can you sell stuff from your house?

One way to bring in extra cash is by selling unwanted items you no longer need. Poshmark, Craigslist, and local buy-and-sell groups are some resources that make it easy to sell unwanted items so you can declutter your home and increase your cash flow.
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Can you set up a stall outside your house?

You must have a permit to collect money, sell articles in public places and carry out collections (like door-to-door or shop-to-shop) for a charitable purpose. If not, this is against the law and is regulated by the police.
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Is it legal to sell vegetables from your garden?

The Allotments Act 1922 has a general prohibition on any "trade or business" being conducted on an allotment. But allotments are allowed to have an allotment shop, which councils tend to regard as fund-raising rather than a business.
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Is It Illegal To Sell Food from Your Home [ 4 Things COULD HAPPEN ] Cottage Food Law

Can I sell part of my garden?

If you have a mortgage on your house, you must obtain consent from your lender before selling part of your garden. Without their permission, you won't be able to sell. Mortgage lenders may object to your proposal if they believe the sale will decrease the value of your property or increase the risk of their loan.
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Can you sell plants outside your house?

If you grow plants in your garden and sell them, you will only be considered to be a professional operator if you do so with a view to making a regular profit (i.e. you regularly sell them with a view to making a profit).
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Can I sell cakes from my driveway?

You will need to do the following to be permitted to make money by selling your baked goods from home: Register your business with your Local Authority. Take the relevant training for food hygiene at home. Prepare your home kitchen for a visit from the Environmental Health Officer (EHO).
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Can you sell things on the street UK?

If you want to sell or offer for sale any article in a street you must have a street trading licence or street trading consent. There are a number of streets in Bristol where street trading is prohibited. Street trading is regulated under Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 .
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Can I sell food from my driveway UK?

If you want to sell food in the UK, you need to apply for food business registration through the government website. This is free, but needs to be done at least 28 days before you plan on selling food from home.
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How do I sell unwanted items locally?

12 Websites to Sell Stuff Locally
  1. eBay. eBay is one of the most popular online marketplaces. ...
  2. Varage Sale. Varage Sale is an online marketplace geared toward people who want to sell their items locally. ...
  3. Craigslist. ...
  4. Local Facebook Groups. ...
  5. Decluttr. ...
  6. BookScouter. ...
  7. Summary.
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Where can I sell stuff?

Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor, OfferUp

These websites and apps don't take a cut of your sales, but you're responsible for connecting with your buyer, arranging payment and making the exchange.
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How can I sell stuff for free?

If you plan to sell in your community, here are the top online sites to sell stuff locally for free:
  1. Facebook Marketplace.
  2. Craigslist.
  3. Nextdoor.
  4. VarageSale.
  5. Offerup.
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Do you need a permit to sell stuff in the UK?

You need a pedlar's certificate if you sell door to door. The certificate lets you sell throughout the UK. You must trade on foot and carry your goods with you (you can use something like a small trolley). You don't need a certificate if you visit customers but don't sell to them.
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Can I sell ice cream from my garden?

You may not need a street trading licence if you're selling ice cream on private land as long as you are seven metres away from the public highway. Remember, you will need the landowner's permission though.
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Can I sell jam from home UK?

The UK does not have any specific Cottage Food laws, but that does not mean you can't do it! Many people are safely making foods at home and legally selling them. Generally speaking, the starting point is your local Council.
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Am I allowed to sell stuff on the street?

If you wish to sell anything (as long as it's permitted and legal) on the street you need a licence. We are the licensing authority. If you want to find out about trading in a market, go to our market trading and licences page.
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Do you need permission to sell things on the street?

You need a valid street trading licence from the council if you're selling, offering to sell, or displaying for sale anything in a street or any other public area, or within 7 metres of the public highway.
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Can you sell stuff on the side of the street?

State and local jurisdictions that allow certain types of street vending require a permit or license. Selling products without permission is not totally legal.
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Can I sell food from my front garden?

Many local councils demand that anyone, regardless of how cute they look in pigtails, has a Street Trader's Licence if you're operating on public land. However, if you're operating on private land, then as long as you have the landowner's permission, you do not necessarily need an STL.
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Is it illegal to sell homemade cakes?

Food law requires that you register as self-employed, and register your business if you sell or give away food for free on a regular basis. This should be done at least 28 days before you open for business – and can be done in a matter of minutes, online.
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Can I sell sweets from home UK?

Do I need a food hygiene certificate to sell sweets from home? It is neither mandatory nor a legal requirement to have a food hygiene certificate for selling sweets from home. However, having one means you are dedicated to providing your customers the best and hygienic food items.
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Is it illegal to sell wild flowers?

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 a person will commit an offence if he sells, offers or exposes for sale, or has in his possession or transports for the purposes of sale a live plant which must not be released etc.
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Is it illegal to take plant cuttings UK?

In Britain, it is illegal to "uproot any wild plant without permission from the landowner or occupier”. Harvesting other parts such as leaves, flowers or seed is allowed. However, this does not apply to land designated a SSSI or National Nature Reserve, where it is illegal to pick any part of a plant.
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Do I need Licence to sell plants?

Plant Passports are required for:

All passported plants and plant products when sold to the final user by means of sales through distance contracts (mail order sales, on-line sales, tele-sales etc.).
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