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Witness to mortgage deed and TR1 signature
everton85
Posts: 633 Forumite
Hi all
I am aware that family members cannot act as a witness, or people who will live at the new property.
However, could for example, my fiancee's sister witness the signature?
She is not a relative and will not be living at the new property.
Only potential catch is that I do currently live in the same house as her.
I am aware that family members cannot act as a witness, or people who will live at the new property.
However, could for example, my fiancee's sister witness the signature?
She is not a relative and will not be living at the new property.
Only potential catch is that I do currently live in the same house as her.
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Are you and your fianc!e buying together? If so, I don't think that would be a good idea.
Firstly, I am assuming that your fianc!e's sister has the same surname as your fianc!e so there would be an immediate query about this which will delay the process for you.
Secondly, the witness is required to add their address, the same as yours currently, which as you have already been advised, is not acceptable.
You say she is not a relative, but of course she will be your sister-in-law at some point in the future so this witness is not a non-related adult who has no interest in this transaction.
Just ask a work colleague or neighbour to witness the deeds.0
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