Transfer of title covers the change of ownership of a property, typically a house or flat, from one person to another and the legal steps to register that change. A solicitor in this area drafts and completes the transfer deed, checks the title, and handles the registration of the new owner with HM Land Registry, including any required stamp duty land tax calculations and payments. The solicitor also coordinates mortgage terms, searches, and the removal or discharge of any charges or restrictions so that the buyer becomes the registered proprietor on the land register.
Where a solicitor protects your position
The act of transferring title is time-sensitive and affects ownership rights. The solicitor ensures the disposition or transfer deed is correctly drafted, that all registered interests are disclosed, that a valid transfer is registered with HM Land Registry, and that any outstanding charges are addressed before completion.
You searched for Transfer of title specialists. Here are related areas of law to help you narrow down your results.