Transfer

Please can anyone advise me about transfer of names on deeds for land. My stbx is having FMH, and paying for the transfer into his sole name. I am having a plot of land which we own, and I pay for the transfer into my sole name. My existing solicitor has advised me of the cost of transfer, but I am considering doing this on my own and trying to save costs. I have read up on the process and contacted the Land Registry for information. I am currently on legal aid. What would your advice be? any help and advise greatly appreciated.

Sorry, but do you know how to do it ?

I spent some time at university learning how to do it ( in fairness, the process was much more complicated then than it is now ).

It''s like asking me, could I fit a new set of brake pads on my car ? Do I have to use a mechanic ?

The answer of course is no, and there are some people who could do it themselves. But I can''t, so I use a mechanic.

One piece of advice which I can offer is to conclude both transactions at the same time.

LMM

Thank you so much for your advice. When I spoke to the Land Registry they said it was relatively easy. They have emailed me the forms and the info sheet on how to fill them out. I was just trying to save some money as my solicitors bill is expensive enough. I am quite able (usually) to complete forms, the only stumbling block I can see is that I need to get my stbx to sign the transfer form. I assume I can forwrd this to his solicitor to ask him to do, explaining that I am (if I do) completing this transfer without the aid of my solicitor. Thank you so much for your help.

If I were to use a solicitor to transfer names on deeds, is it advisable to use my current solicitor, who is expensive for this service. Or is it ok to ''shop'' around for one with a better price? Thank you.

Its a simple job so by all means get the best deal you can, its only form filling so have a ring around.