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House transfer, Solicitor required?

Are there any experts or anyone whos gone through this?  Forgive my ignorance.
We have a property that has been left to siblings.  One sibling is buying out the others, price and value is agreed. 

In terms of Dealing with Land Registry and the paying out of siblings, is a Solicitor required or advised?  Or do people do this internally?  It should be amicable.

TIA

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  • poseidon1
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    Are there any experts or anyone whos gone through this?  Forgive my ignorance.
    We have a property that has been left to siblings.  One sibling is buying out the others, price and value is agreed. 

    In terms of Dealing with Land Registry and the paying out of siblings, is a Solicitor required or advised?  Or do people do this internally?  It should be amicable.

    TIA
    See thread below and my response on 28 August.

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81622919#Comment_81622919

    I assume that none of the siblings have SDLT compliance knowledge arising from the proposed purchase, so engaging a solicitor seems a requirement here.
  • Thank you, I had a read of that.  That is helpful.  No none of us do have SDLT compliance knowledge.  I guess legal advice is required.  I was hoping it might be simpler than that.
  • Q Would all sibling get different solicitors?  Or is it normal for 1 to handle the transaction?
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  • Land_Registry
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    Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking legal representation. Before making an application without legal representation, it is important to consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.
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  • poseidon1
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    Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking legal representation. Before making an application without legal representation, it is important to consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.

    Thanks for the input on this thread. As well to point out out some matters unwise to approach on a DIY basis.
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