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Land Registry Question

Will the land registry transfer ownership of a leasehold property without Probate being granted?
The new owner is Next of kin, executor and sole beneficiary under a properly executed will.
I am not a cat (But my friend is)

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  • The short answer is "No" - you need probate, or if there is no will, letters of administration.
    RICHARD WEBSTER

    As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Thanks Richard, it was a forlorn hope I guess.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • AdrianC
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    Alter_ego wrote: »
    Thanks Richard, it was a forlorn hope I guess.
    Is probate a problem?

    Think about the consequences if transfers could be done without having any formal proof...
  • If the beneficiary is not wanting to live there, but to sell, there is little point wasting Land Registry fees in registering it in the new owner's name - just sell as executor/administrator - produce the probate/letters of administration - and the buyer then has to pay to register in his name.
    RICHARD WEBSTER

    As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    AdrianC wrote: »
    Think about the consequences if transfers could be done without having any formal proof...

    I was hoping the Properly executed will might be accepted as formal proof. Happy to do what is required.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
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