How do you divide ownership of a house?
In that case, you simply divide your interest into equal parts. For example, if there are two of you, you would each agree to divide your shares 50/50. If you have a TIC, you have more options, because you don’t have to divide your interests 50/50. Instead, you can divide the shares into fractional ownership.
Can you gift a house to someone?
While you can leave real estate as a gift to a family member as part of your estate plan, you can also give your home or property as a gift in other ways. When you’re transferring property as a gift to a family member or friend, generally a document such as a Quitclaim Deed is used.
Where are the deeds of my house kept?
Original title deeds are usually stored with a solicitor or conveyancer who acted on the last sale of the property. Alternatively, you may find they have been retained by your mortgage provider if you have a mortgage on the property.
What happens if I can’t find the deeds to my house?
It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, to locate your property and title number. An Official Copy of the register is the equivalent of a ‘title deed’ and so it will not matter if you lose this, a further copy can always be obtained from Land Registry, again for a small fee.
Can property be sold without original sale deed?
A property cannot be registered if the seller does not possess the sale deed thereof. No other deed or displaying of the name in the encumbrance certificate can take the place of the sale deed.
What happens if my house isn’t registered with Land Registry?
If a property is not registered at the Land Registry when a sale is completed, the law requires that it must be registered on completion of the sale of the property by the purchaser. This will be done by the purchaser’s solicitors as part of the conveyancing process.
How long does it take to register property at Land Registry?
The Land Registry advise that processing times for updating the register (adding a mortgage or changing ownership) take about 4 to 6 weeks, and creating a new register (transfer of part or new lease) take about 6 to 9 months.
What is proof of land ownership?
Karnataka land holding certificate is a proof of ownership of land. Landholding certificate is the prima facie evidence of the truth of the matters contained in the land records. The document includes a description of the property with details of boundaries, name and address of the owner and the covenants affecting it.
Who is the legal owner of a property?
The legal owner of a property is the person who owns the legal title of the land, whereas the beneficial owner is the person who is entitled to the benefits of the property.