Purchasing small plot of land from Neighbour - Basic process, avoiding Solicotors

Alderman44

I have an agreement to purchase a v.small plot of land from my neighbour 2ft x 8ft.  This plot already looks like ours (They already have a fence in place which makes it look like it not even in there plot).  This is potentially a very east process, so i'm looking to move this forward ASAP at a smaller cost as possible.  Do I need to use a solicitor?   The TP! form online isnt too easy to understand..    Any advice welcome

Comms69

Is this a seperate piece of land, with it's own record?

davidmcn

Do they have a mortgage? Do you?

greatcrested

The Qs above determine the process.

If the current owner/seller has a mortgage, their lender will need to give consent to remove that plot from the property they've lent against.

If you intend to add the plot to your existing property Title, and you have a motgage, again consent needed.

Alternatively you could create a brand new Title for the plot in its own right, and own that in additio to your existing Title.

The seller's Title Plan will need to be amended - tis might require a surveyor.

If adding the plot to your Title, your TitlePlan will need amending. If creating a separate Title, a new Plan will be needed.

Of course, as omms69 suggests above, if the plot already has its own itle, then all the above is irreevant and you simply use TR1 to transfer ownership, but this is unlikely.

Unfortunately, the small size/low price does not alter the process which is much the same as if it were a one acre area of land!

macman

You can use a licensed conveyancer rather than a solicitor. But, regardless, you need to do it properly to ensure good title and that there are no problems when you come to sell.