Transfer of Equity — Service Notice
We are no longer providing Independent Legal Advice for Transfer of Equity matters
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We are unable to assist with Transfer of Equity matters
Thank you for visiting our Transfer of Equity page. We must inform you that Lawyers Online is not currently providing Independent Legal Advice (ILA) on Transfer of Equity transactions.
This includes matters such as transferring property ownership between spouses on marriage, between former partners on divorce or separation, between family members, between joint owners, or in connection with a TR1 form lodged with HM Land Registry.
What is a Transfer of Equity?
A Transfer of Equity is the legal process by which the registered ownership of a property is changed — for example, adding a person to the title deeds, removing a person from the title deeds, or changing the ownership shares between existing co-owners. It is recorded with HM Land Registry by way of a TR1 form (or a similar form for partial transfers).
Independent Legal Advice is commonly required for the party transferring their interest (the transferor), particularly where the transfer is between spouses, family members or other connected parties, to ensure that the transfer is being made freely, with full understanding of the implications, and without undue influence. This requirement reflects the principles set out in Royal Bank of Scotland v Etridge (No 2) [2001] UKHL 44.
Where to Find Help
If you need a solicitor for a Transfer of Equity, we recommend the following resources:
- The Law Society Solicitor Finder — the official directory of SRA-regulated solicitors in England and Wales. You can filter by location and area of practice (search "Residential Property" or "Conveyancing").
- Citizens Advice — free, impartial guidance on legal matters including property transfers and family-related transactions. They can also refer you to suitable specialists.
- Conveyancing solicitors — most high-street conveyancing firms handle Transfer of Equity matters as a standard service alongside sale and purchase conveyancing.
- Family law specialists — for transfers connected with divorce, separation or other family-related events, a specialist family solicitor may be the most appropriate route.
Other ILA Services We Do Offer
While we cannot help with Transfer of Equity, we provide Independent Legal Advice on a wide range of other matters:
- What is ILA? Complete Guide
- Director's Personal Guarantees (buy-to-let limited company mortgages)
- Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) mortgages
- Bridging Loans & Development Funding
- Occupier's Consent Forms & Deeds of Waiver
- Guarantor Mortgage ILA
- Gifted Deposit Declarations
- Second Charge Mortgages
- Family Loan Agreements
- Commercial Guarantees & Debentures
For any of the above, we offer same-day video appointments at a fixed fee of £150 + VAT.
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