Transfer of Ownership Due to Divorce, Inheritance, or Share Purchase

Transfer of Ownership Due to Divorce, Inheritance, or Share Purchase

Transfer of ownership due to divorce, inheritance or share purchase is a complex legal procedure requiring clear legal actions, professional consultations and support in the United Kingdom. This service is necessary for individuals experiencing a change in marital status, receiving property through inheritance or purchasing a share in joint ownership. It is requested to legally and safely formalise new property rights, avoid future disputes and ensure full legal protection of one’s interests.

Transfer of Ownership After Divorce: What Needs to Be Considered

After divorce, parties often change the structure of ownership of joint property. This especially applies to jointly acquired housing, which must either be sold or transferred into sole ownership.

Solicitor’s actions:

1. Legal analysis of the current ownership title
2. Preparation and submission of an application to change ownership with HM Land Registry
3. Coordination of actions with the former partner or their representative
4. Support with transfer within the framework of the financial agreement after divorce
5. Consultation on tax implications (Capital Gains Tax or Stamp Duty)

Result: the client receives official recognition of their new ownership rights, no property claims from the former partner, and legal ownership of the property in accordance with the court decision or mutual agreement.

Transfer of Ownership After Inheritance: What the Heir Should Do

In cases where property is inherited, it is essential to transfer ownership from the deceased to the heir. Without this, the property cannot be sold or further transferred.

Solicitor’s actions:

1. Verification of the validity of the will or, if absent, identification of heirs under the law
2. Obtaining and registering the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
3. Formalising the transfer of ownership with HM Land Registry
4. Consultation on inheritance tax and assistance with its calculation

Result: the client receives fully formalised ownership rights, the ability to own, use or dispose of the property without restrictions, and minimised risk of losing the inheritance.

Purchase of a Share in Joint Ownership: Legal Formalisation

In many cases, buyers acquire not the entire property but only a share — for example, within an agreement between relatives, partners or former co-owners. Without proper formalisation, such a transaction will not have legal force.

Solicitor’s actions:

1. Analysis of the existing ownership structure and terms of the agreement
2. Preparation of the share purchase agreement
3. Support with signing and notarisation of documents
4. Updating records in HM Land Registry to reflect the new co-owner
5. Providing recommendations on joint ownership terms if more than one owner remains

Result: the client receives an officially registered share in the property, legal title to ownership, and protection of interests in future property transactions.