Change who owns a property
easily in a few clicks
for £69

You do not need this service. Where the owner stays the same and only their name has changed, HM Land Registry updates the register on application with evidence of the change — a marriage certificate, civil partnership certificate or deed poll. There is no transfer deed and no fee. Apply directly to HM Land Registry.

It changes who legally owns the property: adding an owner, removing one, or transferring it to someone else. That needs a transfer deed (form TR1) and an application form (AP1), which we complete from your answers.

Not as a matter of law — HM Land Registry accepts applications from members of the public. A solicitor becomes necessary in practice if there is a mortgage on the property, because the lender must consent and will want its own representation.

Then this service is not for you. The lender has to consent to any change of ownership and will normally insist on a conveyancer acting. We would rather tell you now than take your £69.

£69 for the completed pack. HM Land Registry charges its own registration fee, from £45 and typically £45–£195 depending on the value of the property and how you submit it. That is paid directly to them, not to us.

If there will be more than one owner you must declare whether you hold as joint tenants (the survivor automatically takes the whole property) or as tenants in common (each owns a distinct share that passes under their will). The form explains both and generates the declaration of trust in the deed from your answer.

On a genuine gift, where no money changes hands, there is no chargeable consideration and no Stamp Duty is payable — however valuable the property. Where money does change hands, a return may be due. Our system works out from your answers whether an SDLT return (or a Land Transaction Tax return, for property in Wales) is required, and your guidance notes set out exactly what to do, including a link to HMRC's official calculator for working out any tax payable. We prepare the paperwork; we do not give tax advice.

Call us on 0330 043 0355 before you buy if you want to check the service fits your situation. The pack includes step-by-step guidance for signing, witnessing and submitting.