Rearrange Title Deed For Free

There are a number of different circumstances when you may need to change the names on title deeds of a property. Fortunately, it is a straightforward process but must be done correctly following changes that occur with the ownership of the property.

Generally speaking, the process can take anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks, but there are several steps involved that can impact the timeline. These steps include: Property Searches: Before a property can be transferred, a number of searches must be conducted to ensure that there are no issues with the property or its title.

It's possible to transfer property ownership yourself without help from anyone else. You simply need to complete the right forms and pay any fee.

Scale 1 fees Value or amountApply by postApply using the portal or Business Gateway, for transfers or surrenders which affect the whole of a registered title0 to £80,000£45£20£80,001 to £100,000£95£40£100,001 to £200,000£230£100£200,001 to £500,000£330£1502 more rows

The average timescale is around 80 to 100 days, though in certain circumstances the process can take up to 150 to 185 days. It has however been known for such changes to take even longer depending on whether Land Registry raise any questions, known as ?requisitions? on the application lodged.

A simple transfer of equity can take around 4-6 weeks to complete. However, each transaction is different, and the time taken to complete the transfer can vary greatly. If there is a mortgage on the property, the transfer will take longer as you will have to wait to receive written consent from any lenders involved.

Change the registered owner name Download and fill in an application to change the register. Fill in either a 'transfer of whole of registered title' form, if you're transferring your whole property, or a 'transfer of part of registered title' form if you're only transferring part of your property.