Sample questions relating to The Mortgage Works transfer of equity

• At what point do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for the transfer of equity in my house in my sole name which is taking place simultaneously with a remortgage via The Mortgage Works?
• When it comes to transfer of equity conveyancing involving a remortgage with The Mortgage Works should I be charged VAT on the following: (1) HMLR fee on the transfer of equity (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on the transfer (4) Bank TT fee
• My divorce has gone through as is the consent order. Now I need to address the transfer of equity for the property and the The Mortgage Works mortgage. I have called The Mortgage Works for the transfer of equity forms. What do I do now?
• Is stamp duty payable when it comes to an transfer of equity with a mortgage with The Mortgage Works?
• What is the process for having a person removed from the deeds to a property if the home loan is with The Mortgage Works
• I acquired a house with a friend in 2008 Since then, we have both got married. We are now intending to do a transfer of equity so my name comes off the The Mortgage Works mortgage. There is a 30k difference between the value the mortgage company say and what the property would sell for currently. Can you offer any advice?
• My current home loan is with The Mortgage Works. Can I transfer equity to someone less than 18 years old?

Sample of questions in a lawyer form concerning a The Mortgage Works Transfer of Equity

General Advice to read in further to the above The Mortgage Works 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 The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel and accountant before transferring equity.

Transfer of Equity Conveyancing for Leasehold properties

If your property is leasehold, provisions in the lease may have a requirement for notices to be served and that you obtain the consent of the landlord. If such terms are not adhered to you may be in violation of 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 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 conveyancing solicitor will check with The Mortgage Works 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 The Mortgage Works 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 valuation of the property at the conclusion of the transfer of equity conveyancing.

Preparing the Transfer of Equity with a The Mortgage Works Mortgage

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

If The Mortgage Works 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 conveyancer should describe the transfer as ‘transfer of equity’ to assist Land Registry staff.

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