Common reasons for property transfers

Following a death

If a property owner has passed away, the steps required depend on how the property was owned - either as joint tenants or tenants in common.

We will

Review the ownership structure
Advise on the correct legal process
Work with our in-house Probate and Trusts team to support you and your family during this difficult time

After separation or divorce

If you’re transferring a property into one person’s name, it’s important to get the right legal advice - especially if the transfer is part of a financial settlement.

We will

Work closely with our Family Law team to protect your interests
Advise on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) implications
Liaise with mortgage lenders and manage third-party involvement

Adding a joint owner

You may wish to add a partner or family member to your property title. We’ll help you understand:

The difference between joint tenants and tenants in common
Potential implications for bankruptcy, care fees, and inheritance
Whether Stamp Duty Land Tax applies

We’ll also liaise with your mortgage lender and ensure the process is handled efficiently.

Transferring property to children

As part of your estate planning, you may wish to transfer your property to your children. This can be a complex decision, with implications for:

Inheritance Tax
Care home fees
Future claims or disputes

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Specialist legal support for all types of mortgage and remortgage transactions

Clear communication and practical advice throughout

Joined-up service if your remortgage involves a transfer of ownership

Local knowledge, national reach – with offices across Somerset, Dorset and Devon, and remote support available wherever you are

Michelle Wilson and her conveyancing team at the Poundbury Office were a joy to work with: efficient, courteous and swift, always responding quickly to queries. I heartily recommend them.

Barry

Once again, a fantastic service by Porter Dodson! A big shoutout to all of the team, especially Reena, Beckie and Jennifer. You have guided and been so helpful to my parents throughout the process of a house purchase for them. It’s been a challenging time for them, but you got them through. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to use them in the future. Thank you!

Michelle

Reena and her team provided exceptional support and professionalism in handling the sale of my mother’s house. They made what is often an emotional and stressful process much easier; they dealt with everything promptly and efficiently, and were easy to contact by phone which has been very important to me. I would highly recommend them; in fact I already have - quite a few times!

Susan