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  • Who owns the house By Guest on 10/04/2018

    My mother died leaving no will that we are aware of. My brother lives in the house until his death a few weeks ago. How do we know who actually owns the house....

    Land Registry
  • Deed of Trust By Guest on 10/04/2018

    I own a plot of land with a mortgage secured on it. Although I am the legal owner my wife and I agree that it is in essence jointly owned. I am looking to set up a deed of trust stating that the equity should be split 50/50.
    1. Do I need to register this...

    Land Registry
  • Buying a leasehold flat with a share of the freehold By Guest on 09/04/2018

    I am buying a leasehold flat and a share in the company that owns the freehold. How should this be described in the contract of sale? ...

    Sale/Purchase
  • occupiers consent and postponement deed By Guest on 09/04/2018

    If I'm applying for a Buy to let mortgage, why would the lenders legal team ask for this document to be signed by the occupier who is not financially tied to the property? Would the rights of the tenant be covered in the tenancy agreement?...

    Mortgages
  • House Fire By Guest on 08/04/2018

    Do property searches flag up a house fire (attended by the fire brigade) at a property?...

    Searches
  • Is stamp duty payable on an inherited property with a mortgage By Guest on 06/04/2018

    Last year, my siblings and I inherited our family home in London worth £575,000 with a current mortgage of £200,000. As the executors and beneficiary of the estate, we were provided with the option to
    1. complete a transfer of borrowing with the lender...

    Transfers & Gifts
  • Additional Bedroom added to property By Guest on 06/04/2018

    We have recently converted our loft to add a fourth bedroom to our property, and I would like to get the deeds amended accordingly to avoid this becoming an issue in any future sale.

    Can you please advise....

    Land Registry
  • Additional SDLT By Guest on 06/04/2018

    My main residence is rented but a few years ago my mum gave my siblings and I a house, which we are doing up before a possible future sale. I have not lived in the house at any point since my name was added to the deeds but did live there many years ago. ...

    Sale/Purchase
  • Gift deed if doonee dies? By Guest on 05/04/2018

    Hello,
    I have given a property as a gift to my ex wife. She has passed away and i cant remember the details or clnditions in that deed. I have tried my best but cant find the copy of gift deed. Is it possible to get a copy of gift deed from land registr...

    Transfers & Gifts
  • indemnity policy By Guest on 05/04/2018

    I have been asked by buyers solicitors to provide an indemnity policy for a search on unadopted area to the side and rear of my property. Am I legally liable for this....

    Searches

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