Property Title Transfer Service

Simple Fixed-Fee Support to Transfer Property Ownership.

Fixed fee: £540 including VAT

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Fixed fee Property Title Transfer – £540 inc VAT

A property title transfer updates the ownership recorded at HM Land Registry when a property changes hands. This is commonly required after probate, when a property is inherited, or when ownership needs to be transferred between individuals.

Green Lane Legal oversees and manages the process on your behalf, helping ensure the application is prepared correctly and submitted without unnecessary delay.

Property title transfers are completed by solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different ways a property can be owned?

In England and Wales, a property can be owned in a few different ways depending on how many people own it and how the ownership is structured.

Sole Ownership
A property may be owned by one person only. This means that individual has full legal ownership of the property and is the only person registered at HM Land Registry.

Joint Tenants
When two or more people own a property as joint tenants, they each own the whole property together rather than individual shares. If one owner passes away, their share automatically transfers to the surviving owner(s). This is known as the right of survivorship.

Tenants in Common
When a property is owned as tenants in common, each owner holds a defined share of the property. These shares may be equal or different. Unlike joint tenants, if one owner passes away their share forms part of their estate and can be left to beneficiaries in their will.

Choosing the right ownership structure
When a property is inherited by more than one person, it is important to decide how the ownership should be structured before the title is updated at HM Land Registry. This ensures the ownership arrangement reflects the wishes of the new owners.

As part of our Property Title Transfer Service, we can explain the available ownership options and help ensure the property is registered correctly.

Do I need to update the property title at HM Land Registry after probate?

If a property forms part of an estate, the ownership recorded at HM Land Registry will usually need to be updated once probate has been granted.

This is required when the property is:

  • Transferred to a beneficiary who is inheriting the property
  • Transferred to multiple beneficiaries who will become the new owners
  • Transferred to an executor or administrator who intends to keep the property
  • Transferred into a new ownership structure (for example where multiple beneficiaries inherit together)

Updating the title ensures that the legal ownership recorded at HM Land Registry reflects the new owner or owners.

In many cases this step is completed before a property is sold, but it is also common for beneficiaries to keep the property and register the ownership in their own names.

Our Property Title Transfer Service handles the preparation and submission of the required forms to HM Land Registry so the ownership can be updated correctly.

Do all beneficiaries need to agree to the property transfer?

Where multiple beneficiaries are inheriting the property together, they will usually need to agree how the ownership will be structured before the title is updated. This may involve choosing whether the property will be owned as joint tenants or tenants in common.

We can explain these ownership options and ensure the correct structure is recorded at HM Land Registry.

Do I need to transfer ownership if I am selling a property I have inherited?

Not always. If you are selling a property that forms part of an estate, it is often possible for the property to be sold directly from the estate once probate has been granted.

In these situations, the executors or administrators named on the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration can usually complete the sale without first transferring the property into the beneficiary’s name. The ownership will then be updated as part of the sale process.

However, if a beneficiary intends to keep the property or transfer it into their own name before selling, a title transfer at HM Land Registry may be required first.

Every estate can be slightly different, so it is important to ensure the correct process is followed depending on the circumstances. Our Property Title Transfer Service can help ensure the ownership is updated correctly where required.

What happens if more than one person inherits a property?

When multiple people inherit a property, the ownership will usually need to be registered in their names at HM Land Registry.

Before the transfer is completed, the new owners should decide how the property will be owned. The two most common options are:

  • Joint tenants, where all owners share the whole property together

  • Tenants in common, where each owner holds a defined share of the property

Choosing the correct ownership structure is important because it determines what happens to each person’s share in the future.

As part of our service, we can help explain the available options and ensure the property is registered correctly.

Why choose Green Lane Legal?

  • Fixed Fee Certainty
    Our Property Title Transfer service is £540 including VAT, giving you clarity from the outset.
  • Clear and Practical Guidance
    We explain the process in plain English and guide you through each step.
  • Trusted Legal Support Where Required
    All Title Transfers are completed by solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
  • Transparent and Straightforward Service
    Our focus is on progressing matters efficiently while keeping you informed throughout.
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