can i put my name on the deeds?

[mk1975]

hi, when we bought our house we didnt put both our names on the deeds, only my husband's. im wondering if it is easy to add my name as well. thank you.

[dzug2]

Very easy if:

your husband is willing to gift you half of his property (which it is)

there is no mortgage involved

[mk1975]

thank you dzug2, do you know where i would need to apply? is it land registry? many thanks.

[Wak]

Relevant forms can be obtained from
http://www.landreg.go...lications/?pubtype=16

You can apply to be either "Joint Tenants" whereby you both own (share) 100% of the property ( the remaining partner still owning 100% after the death of the other partner), or as "Tenants in Common" whereby you each own 50% of the property and can leave your half to your children if you so wish.
They will answer questions by e-mail if necessary (or at least they did a few years ago!)

[Eve]

Is the property registered at the Land Registry? If not, first registration would be needed. When did you buy?