Transfer of property after separation

Debsnewbudget

My friend bought a house with her husband.
They bought it without a mortgage based on her funds
They have now separated.
He is more than willing to transfer the property directly to her
Is it any more complicate than completing the transfer document?
She has been to see a solicitor and they are saying they will deal with it for her however he needs to appoint a solicitor they can communicate with. He is not willing to spend money on solicitors

Any help mch appreciated

Guest101

Debsnewbudget wrote: »

My friend bought a house with her husband.
They bought it without a mortgage based on her funds
They have now separated.
He is more than willing to transfer the property directly to her
Is it any more complicate than completing the transfer document?
She has been to see a solicitor and they are saying they will deal with it for her however he needs to appoint a solicitor they can communicate with. He is not willing to spend money on solicitors

Any help mch appreciated

He doesn't need a solicitor, even if she has one.


It depends on length of marriage if he would otherwise be entitled to anything.

Debsnewbudget

Her solicitor is saying that he has to have one who they can communicate with

Ccan she do it by herself and complete the forms herself ?

Guest101

Debsnewbudget wrote: »

Her solicitor is saying that he has to have one who they can communicate with

Ccan she do it by herself and complete the forms herself ?

Yes she can, or rather they do it together.


Her solicitor is either an idiot or simply trying to get his mate some work.

G_M

Obviously we cannot commet on whether either or both of you need divorce advice or help with the financial arrangement, but if it is simply the process of changing the name on the Title of the property, then it's straightforward.

Also assuming there is nomortgage, and no other Charge or Restricion registered on the property.

No solicitors required.

Complete/submit

* TR1
* ID1
* AP1

For ID1 you'll need to verify ID, either free at a Land Registry office at the same time as submission, or by paying a solicitor just to verify ID.

Forms and guidance here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-titles-whole-transfer-tr1

martindow

Presumably she will be divorcing and it would probably be better to deal with the house as part of that so all of the legal and financial ties are settled in one go.