TR1 name removal from deeds - How long does it take using a solicitor?

crystalmad

I am recently divorced I am still residing in the family home I am unable to complete on my new house purchase until I am removed from family home deeds. We signed TR1 form last week and have given to solicitor. Does anyone know how long it will take for my name to be removed so I am able to proceed with my house purchase? 

pumas

Last year, completed xfr 30/9, LR deeds dated 8/10, received notification from sol. 18/10

user1977

Is this the only thing holding up completion of your purchase? If not then it's possible they're just going to do both simultaneously.

loubel

Is it just a straight transfer or is there a mortgage? If there is a mortgage then presumably your ex is in the process of remortgaging and so the transfer won't complete until the remortgage completes. The title won't be updated immediately though, so if your solicitors need this then you will need to ask the solicitor dealing to request their application be expedited as it is holding up your purchase - you might need a letter from your solicitor confirming this.

ETA if there is a mortgage then presumably you will be required to move out on the day the remortgage completes and so, as user1977 says, the remortgage/transfer and your purchase may need to complete on the same day - in which case your solicitor will rely on your ex's solicitor's undertakings to proceed.