A transfer deed is a document used in
conveyancing
In law, conveyancing is the transfer of legal title of real property from one person to another, or the granting of an encumbrance such as a mortgage or a lien. A typical conveyancing transaction has two major phases: the exchange of contract ...
in
England
England is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and List of islands of England, more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. It ...
and
Wales
Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic ...
to transfer
real property
In English common law, real property, real estate, immovable property or, solely in the US and Canada, realty, refers to parcels of land and any associated structures which are the property of a person. For a structure (also called an Land i ...
from its legal owner to another party.
Sometimes referred to as a ''transfer'' and formerly a ''conveyance'' or ''assignment'' (if a transfer of an existing Leasehold title).
Several different forms of transfer are used, depending on the circumstances of the transaction. For example, a TR1 is used for most cases where the whole of a title is to be transferred, a TR2 is used for most
possession sales, and a TP1 for most transfers of part.
requires that prescribed forms are used for transfer deeds, and these are available from the Registry's website, as well as from law stationers.
References
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External links
The Land Registry's forms download page
Real estate in the United Kingdom
Real property law