Frequently asked questions relating to Tesco Bank transfer of equity

• Can I transfer the equity held in my property with my Tesco Bank home loan?
• I already have a home loan with Tesco Bank and am maintaining my current mortgaging but wish to have it in my sole name so my ex will be removed from the deeds. How long does the whole transfer of equity process take?
• I understand we would need at least AP1 and TR1. Is this true?
• My existing home loan is with Tesco Bank. Can I transfer equity to someone less than eighteen years old?
• Will I incur any charges for a Transfer of Equity where the current mortgage is with Tesco Bank?
• My Tesco Bank mortgage is in joint names with ex, he is agreeable to be removed and let me have the property. Tesco Bank have consented to the transfer of equity to my individual name. Do Tesco Bank contact my boss to confirm my salary?
• I currently have a joint Tesco Bank mortgage with my step-brother and am looking into the possibility of him assuming responsibility for the outstanding mortgage and removing myself from it, so as to enable me to buy a place with my partner. The outstanding mortgage is approx 300k, and the property value is approx 500k. Is this a transfer of equity? Is land tax payable?

Questions that your lawyer may ask in relation to your Tesco Bank Transfer of Equity

Caveats to be read in conjunction with the above Tesco Bank transfer of equity Info :

Tax and Legal

There may be various tax and legal implications when transferring equity for your property. You should always seek the advice of a solicitor on the Tesco Bank conveyancing panel and accountant before transferring equity.

Transfer of Equity Conveyancing for Leasehold premises

If your property is leasehold, the lease may require that you have a license to do so from the freeholder. If such conditions are not complied with you may be in violation 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 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 conveyancing solicitor will check with Tesco 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 Tesco 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 Tesco 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 Tesco 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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