deeds

[ourneala]

I want to transfer our flat deeds to my husbands sole name instead of joint names, there is no outstanding mortage. Can anyone tell me how to go about this.

[Schutzengel]

Wondering why you would want to do that? Especially as women generally live 7 years longer than men. God forbid anything should happen to your husband in the short term, but if it did it would save a lot of worry if the flat was in your joint names, i.e. the hassle of transferring it back to you. If you were the one to go first, your estate would go to your husband. That is unless you have a lot of money and property, and have children, then there is a statutory method of dividing your estate between your husband and children, if you haven't both made wills. I think you need to think very seriously before doing anything, especially if there are health issues to be considered. Perhaps you could obtain some professional advice before making a decision. Good luck.

[R1Geezer]

deeds are largely irrelevant, you need to contact the land registry.

[heathfield]

See any property solicitor - they'll do it for you, and will make sure the correct application is forwarded to the land registry for approval. Shouldn't cost too much, but why not just phone around for the best price?

[Ethel]

You don't need a solicitor for this - there is nothing contentious or complicated.

Telephone your local Land Registry and ask them to send the relevant form and notice of the fee.

Click the 'contact us' button here

http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/

You may be able to do it online or at least download the form, but the Land Registry will ensure you use the correct form.
They really are very helpful.

This is assuming the land is registered. If it isn't, the Land Registry will tell you how to do that, too.