Inherited house, how do I buy the other share out?

binka

I've inherited part of a house and am buying my relatives out.

I'm extending my mortgage on my home to fund it so will essentially pay cash.

Do we need to involve a solicitor to put it into my name or is there a land registry form we can complete? One of the other relatives whose share I'm buying is an executor. The house is still in the name of the deceased and probate has been granted.

Thanks.

00ec25

then it is the executor who is selling it and it is their responsibility to decide how the conveyancing will be done

there is an official representative from the Land Registry who posts on here and will be able to advise what forms are needed if you do go down a DIY route - which is actually not that difficult on a probate "sale" to the beneficiaries

binka

Thanks, ill contact the land registry and see what they suggest.

Executor doesn't know what the options are and neither do I.

Land_Registry

There should be no need to ring us as if you do then we will simply refer you to the guidance and forms you need which are all on our website.

As 00ec25 states it is the Executor who has the legal authority to deal with the property in line with the deceased's wishes as recorded in the will.

If there are any other issues not covered by the guidance then it is likely you will need legal advice. We cannot provide legal advice but we can help with completion of the forms and lodgement of the application.