Recently asked questions relating to Clydesdale Bank transfer of equity

• My dad passed away half a year ago leaving a mortgage-free bungalow to me and my brother equally. Having continues to reside at the property, there was a condition in her will specifying that the housecould not be sold for three years after her death so he could continue to live there for a while. He now says he would like to remain in the house beyond the specified period. We have discussed a transfer of equity. Am I right in saying we'd get a valuation then he'd get a home loan in the traditional way to acquire my half from me?
• My ex are seeking to get a conveyancing solicitor in place for a refinance with Clydesdale Bank. Transfer of Equity conveyancing is also requiredI have used the different rating based services and the results are from all over England and Wales. How necessary is it to have a lawyer local to us?
• I am selling my share of a apartment in Birmingham to the other co-owners fiance, they are reapplying to Clydesdale Bank. We are haggling as to who should pay the fees for the transfer of equity. Is this usually shared or is one of us obliged to cover the costs of?
• I got my Decree Absolute four years ago. I simply never dealt with the transfer ownership from the current 'joint' status to my name alone. I am ready to do that and so is she. Transfer-of-equity is needed. Clydesdale Bank is content to transfer the full equity in my name (financial checks done). Does my ex need any legal representation?
• I intend to refinance my flat in Rye switching from Barnsley BS to Clydesdale Bank. The home is jointly owned but wish for it to be in my name only as and when I transfer. My husband is OK with this and is happy to transfer equity but neither of us want to incur conveyancing solicitor charges.
• What do I need to do when it comes adding or subtracting names (transfer of equity) to or from my Clydesdale Bank mortgage account?
• Is it possible to apply to request more money from Clydesdale Bank as part of a Transfer of Equity?

Examples of information requested in a conveyancing solicitor form concerning a Clydesdale Bank Transfer of Equity

Caveats to be read in conjunction with the above Clydesdale Bank transfer of equity information :

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 titles

Should the tenure of your property be leasehold, provisions in the lease may have a requirement for notices to be served and that you have a license to do so from the landlord. If such conditions are not complied with you may be in breach of your covenants under the lease. This could trigger 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 conveyancer 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 is dependent on the valuation of the property at the conclusion of the transfer of equity transaction.

Preparing the Transfer of Equity with a Clydesdale Bank Mortgage

When it comes to preparing the the Land Registry documents your conveyancing solicitor 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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