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Minimum Cash Value to Provide Legal Ownership

zalanx
zalanx Posts: 116 Forumite
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Apologies, but I could not find a more suitable section for my query.

Many years ago (1970?) I gave away a car (1959 Austin A35, 444 MMF) but did not complete any paperwork other than the transfer of the 'logbook' (V5), the recipient was pleased with the deal and gave me a £3 bottle of red wine!

Today, a friend has agreed to take over my boat which was previously valued at £3,000 but a rat has decimated the interior and I now wish to transfer ownership with an RYA 'Bill-of-Sale' at minimum value.

I believe that I can legally transfer ownership of the craft for £1.00 GBP. Is this correct, or must the 'Bill of Sale' (receipt) be more proportionate to the potential value?

Alan

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  • wealdroam
    wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite
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    zalanx wrote: »
    Apologies, but I could not find a more suitable section for my query.

    Many years ago (1970?) I gave away a car (1959 Austin A35, 444 MMF) but did not complete any paperwork other than the transfer of the 'logbook' (V5), the recipient was pleased with the deal and gave me a £3 bottle of red wine!

    Today, a friend has agreed to take over my boat which was previously valued at £3,000 but a rat has decimated the interior and I now wish to transfer ownership with an RYA 'Bill-of-Sale' at minimum value.

    I believe that I can legally transfer ownership of the craft for £1.00 GBP. Is this correct, or must the 'Bill of Sale' (receipt) be more proportionate to the potential value?

    Alan
    There is no minimum.

    People are always making gifts and 'transferring ownership' at no cost - happens a lot at Christmas time. ;)

    If you want to use the YHA Bill Of Sale then perhaps you would be wise to search for their terms.
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