Examples of recent questions relating to Ipswich Building Society transfer of equity

• Can I transfer the equity held in my property with my Ipswich Building Society mortgage?
• Is stamp duty payable when it comes to an transfer of equity with a mortgage with Ipswich Building Society?
• How and when do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax due for the transfer of equity in my house in my sole name which is taking place simultaneously with a remortgage with Ipswich Building Society?
• I am selling my share of a apartment in Birmingham to the other co-owners fiance, they are sticking with Ipswich Building Society being the the existing mortgage company. We are in heated discussion as to who should cover the fees for the transfer of equity. Is this normally shared or is one party liable for the charges for?
• What are my options where I am not happy with the conveyancing solicitor who handled our transfer of equity conveyancing?
• Having been four years separated I have opted to give up my share of our house to my husband who is refinancing with Ipswich Building Society. Could this transfer of equity be completed in four weeks?
• What if my application doesn't meet Ipswich Building Society lending criteria for a transfer of equity?

Questions that your conveyancing solicitor is likely to ask about your Ipswich Building Society Transfer of Equity

Information to consider in conjunction with the above Ipswich Building Society transfer of equity Advice :

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 Ipswich Building Society conveyancing panel and accountant before transferring equity.

Transfer of Equity Conveyancing for Leasehold properties

Should the tenure of your property be leasehold, the lease may require that you obtain the consent of the landlord. If such conditions are not complied with you may be in breach of the lease. This could trigger the freeholder taking enforcement action against you.

Indemnity Insurance

If the transfer of equity is made pursuant to an Order of the Court, then Insolvency Indemnity Insurance is not required. In other cases, 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 Ipswich Building Society 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 Ipswich Building Society 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 the conclusion of the transfer of equity transaction.

Preparing the Transfer of Equity with a Ipswich Building Society 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 Ipswich Building Society 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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