Adding Wife To Title Deeds

WYSPECIAL

Hi,

what would be the process for adding my wife to the title deeds of my house? Can I DIY using forms from Land Registry or would it be better to pay a conveyancing solicitor?

We would be tenants in common and it may not be a 50/50 split.

Keep_pedalling

You can certainly DIY it, but if the split is not to be the default 50/50 then you will also need a deed of trust drawn up and to make sure this is done correctly I would use a solicitor for this.

WYSPECIAL

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81959815#Comment_81959815

Would you expect the cost to be in the region of local prices for the conveyancing work done when buying a house or is this more specialised?

Keep_pedalling

it should be considerable cheaper than that.

Are you sorting out your wills at the same time?

theartfullodger

Clearly relationships never ever ever fail.

Artful, married 3 times…..

RedFraggle

Is there a mortgage on the property? That would complicate things in that you would need to remortgage or you're giving part of the charged asset away

user1977

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81960021#Comment_81960021

Assuming it's the marital home, it's unlikely to make a difference in a divorce which spouse(s) have the registered title.

theartfullodger

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81962182#Comment_81962182

See this from the experts..

https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/relationship_breakdown/housing_rights_of_married_sole_homeowners

nb this is for England situations, other countries (NI, Wales.. etc ) has different processes.

It's more complicated than many people think. Careful now!

WYSPECIAL

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81959891#Comment_81959891

I think my will should be ok as it already gives her the right to live in the property if I die. Presumably she will need to update hers to give me the same right if she predeceases me so thanks for the heads up.

WYSPECIAL

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81962111#Comment_81962111

There is no mortgage so that should make things easier!

WYSPECIAL

Only got one quote so far from a local solicitor who I have used for conveyancing work before.

Happy with the quote but they will only act if I first take Asset Protection Advice from them at a cost of £350 + VAT.

Is this usual?