transfer of property

[mikelegoddar]

my niece has inherited her mothers house. Can she carry out the transfer of registration herself without having to consult a solicitor.

[emlett]

i really wouldn't recommend it.
i THINK this is the right form:
http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/assets/library/ documents/as1.pdf
but as for fees and any other requirements, I really am not sure - the land registry themsleves may be able to help if you call them and ask but really i'd just go to a solicitor who deal with conveyancing (or if the solicitor dealing with the Will can do it, may be cheaper) as its better to make sure its done properly

[fredpuli47]

Lawyers don't act for themselves, if they've got any sense. If something is done wrongly they've got nobody to sue! She's a lay person. That's a matter for her to think about..

[emlett]

i wouldn't mess around with a property transfer without a property solicitor, i reckon saving a buck or two is just not worth it where you're talking about a property that will be worth thousands