property

[patshubby]

How do I add my husbands name to house deeds which are in my name only

[Maud]

It is actually a matter of changing the Entry on the Land Register. The procedure varies according to whether or not you have a mortgage. You will also have to decide whether you wish to be joint tenants or tenants in common. If you would reply saying whether or not there is a mortgage I will continue. 

[patshubby]

Many thanks Maud. There is no mortgage and they wish to be tenants in common

[Maud]

Without a mortgage it is a fairly simple DIY job involving 3 forms. Firstly though, whilst it is not obligatory it is sensible to spend a trivial sum and check that the existing Entry on the Land Registry is what you think it to be. To do this click this link

http://www.landregisteronline.gov.uk/servlet/TitleSearchServlet

and enter the address and postcode (do not worry about title number, it works perfectly well without) and follow the instructions. It costs �2 to check the Register and a further �2 to check the Plan. Print a copy of each as you may wish to refer to the Register again later on.

[Maud]

Next click this link

http://www.landreg.gov.uk/publications/?pubtype=1

and print off Forms TR 1 and AP 1. In perusing the forms you are the Transferor and your husband the Transferee. The Revenue regard your intention as a gift, so phone [phone] Option 1 and request Form SD 60. Note that the IHT 7 year rule applies.

[Maud]

Then click this link

http://www.landreg.gov.uk/online/feecalc/

and at Stage 1 tick the 3rd down "Alteration of the Register" then scroll down to Stage 2 and enter the current value of your property and then on to Stage 3 and press "Calculate Fee". As no money is changing hands there is no other fee or tax of any sort to pay, just this LR fee (make a note of it, of course!!). 

[Maud]

All of your dealings will be with your Land Registry Area Office, and to find the Administrative Office click this link

http://www.landreg.gov.uk/regional/areas/

and then click on the relevant Administrative Office and the full details will appear for you to note.

I will now pause for a moment, and when you have the Land Registry Forms in front of you please post here and I will work through each box with you.