Inheriting a property

[sweet_left_foot]

solicitors exist to tax the fact that money is the root of all evil

 

[Cuthbert]

On a very basic level, a transfer of title requires a solicitor. From there they can advise you of the rest.

Title transfer doesn't necessarily require a solicitor. I've done my own conveyancing in the past, and used Land Registry forms TR1, AP1, and ID1 I think. (Edit: That was when I was buying a place)

If it's pretty explicit in the will that the property is going to the OP and his sister, title transfer (following probate) should be pretty simple, and a solicitor shouldn't be required.

 

[Osboro]

Title transfer doesn't necessarily require a solicitor. I've done my own conveyancing in the past, and used Land Registry forms TR1, AP1, and ID1 I think. (Edit: That was when I was buying a place)

If it's pretty explicit in the will that the property is going to the OP and his sister, title transfer (following probate) should be pretty simple, and a solicitor shouldn't be required.

If your mams house was bought before 1986 you'll need a solicitors. , if she bought it after you can change the deeds direct with land registry at durham

 

[Cuthbert]

If your mams house was bought before 1986 you'll need a solicitors. , if she bought it after you can change the deeds direct with land registry at durham

Unregistered property will need to be registered. This process can still be done without a solicitor, but is an extra level of complication. Various searches and form filling and proofs will be required, hence why many/most people would go down the solicitor route.

 

[Chris_Boro]

Title transfer doesn't necessarily require a solicitor. I've done my own conveyancing in the past, and used Land Registry forms TR1, AP1, and ID1 I think. (Edit: That was when I was buying a place)

If it's pretty explicit in the will that the property is going to the OP and his sister, title transfer (following probate) should be pretty simple, and a solicitor shouldn't be required.

ID1 form can't be done on your own. You can book with HMLR and go to their office to do it, but it will be cheaper to just use a solicitor, unless you know someone who's profession is noted on the form.