Examples of recent questions relating to Clydesdale Bank transfer of equity

• My partner and I co-own a property in Ampthill . Home loan is with Clydesdale Bank. I want to transfer full ownership to him with no exchange of money but without using a lawyer. Is this likely to be simple?
• How and when do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for the transfer of equity in my property in my name alone which is taking place simultaneously with a remortgage with Clydesdale Bank?
• I own a flat in Littleborough , with a Clydesdale Bank loan with my ex partner. Him and his new partner are going to buy me out. We had the go ahead from Clydesdale Bank to remove my name with hers. The transfer of equity needs to be completed by a conveyancing solicitor for Clydesdale Bank (supposedly). Can we deal with the Land Registry formalities?
• I am in the process of removing a name from a joint mortgage and the Clydesdale Bank need me to use a lawyer to carry out the legalities. Can you recommend a reasonably priced Heathfield conveyancer to deal with the transfer of equity? They need to be on the Clydesdale Bank conveyancing panel.
• Is it possible to transfer the equity held in my property with my Clydesdale Bank mortgage?
• My mum passed away early last year leaving a loan-free bungalow to me and my step brother in equal shared. He has always lived in the premises, there was a condition in the will saying the premisescould not be sold for three years after her passing so he could reside there for a while. He now wants to remain in the premises beyond the specified period. We have considered a transfer of equity. Would I be right in thinking that we'd get a valuation then he'd get a mortgage in the conventional way to purchase my equity?
• The mortgage broker has suggested using their lawyer for our Transfer of Equity plus remortgage with Clydesdale Bank - Is it not simpler easier to just use them?

Examples of questions in a lawyer form concerning a Clydesdale Bank Transfer of Equity

Information to consider in further to the above Clydesdale Bank transfer of equity Info :

Tax and Legal

There are numerous potential tax and legal implications when transferring equity for your property. You should always seek the advice of a solicitor on the Clydesdale Bank conveyancing panel and accountant before transferring equity.

Transfer of Equity Conveyancing for Leasehold properties

Should the tenure of your property be leasehold, provisions in the lease may require that you have a license to do so from the freeholder. If such terms are not adhered to you may be in violation of your covenants under the lease. This could potentially result in the freeholder taking enforcement action against you.

Indemnity Insurance

If the transfer of equity is made as a result of an Order of the Court, then Insolvency Indemnity Insurance is not required. In other situations, where a property is being transferred at less than market value between joint owners, an Insolvency Act Indemnity Insurance policy may be required. This is something that that your lawyer will check with Clydesdale Bank This is because, if the outgoing party is made bankrupt in the future, their Trustee in Bankruptcy could argue that they had transferred the property in order to avoid their creditors and apply to the Court to have the transaction set aside. If this happens, it could affect your lender or a future buyer from you as they would lose the property and the lender may not get back what they have loaned to you. The Insolvency Act Indemnity Insurance policy only protects lenders such as Clydesdale Bank or future buyers from you. If there is no mortgage and the outgoing owner is made bankrupt, there is a risk to you that you could lose your home if the transfer is set aside. The cost of the Insolvency Act Indemnity Insurance policy varies based on the market value of the property at finalisation of the transfer of equity conveyancing.

Preparing the Transfer of Equity with a Clydesdale Bank Mortgage

When it comes to preparing the the Land Registry documents your lawyer should in the ‘consideration’ panel choose the first option, if consideration is given; otherwise ignore the consideration panel altogether.

If Clydesdale Bank is joining in the transfer to release someone from liability, put the release in the ‘additional provisions’ panel if someone is entering into a covenant relating to the charge, place it in the ‘additional provisions’ panel stamp duty land tax is not payable when there is no chargeable consideration for the transfer (Schedule 3, paragraph 1 of the Finance Act 2003). In the case of a transfer subject to a charge (even if the transfer is by way of gift) or if a property has been transferred for no value and there is an associated discharge, HMRC would view this as an assumption of an existing debt by the purchaser (Schedule 4, paragraph 8 of the Finance Act 2003) and stamp duty land tax may be payable if you wish you may state in the ‘additional provisions’ panel that ‘This transfer is made subject to a charge dated… in favour of…’

On form AP1, your conveyancing solicitor should describe the transfer as ‘transfer of equity’ to assist Land Registry staff.

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