How long does it take to update the Land Registry?
It should take 2 to 3 weeks, however it may take longer if the Land Registry has higher volumes of applications at the time of submitting.
What are the costs of removing a deceased joint proprietor?
These are the estimated costs a solicitor will charge for handling the legal work for removing a deceased joint proprietor:
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Cost |
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Solicitor's Legal Fee
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£240 to £400 INC VAT
Depending on the property value
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ID Fee
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£8 per name
For all applicants in Section 5
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Official copy of the Register of Title
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£3
If leasehold this is £6
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Land Registration
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£20-£910
Depending on property value and if property is unregistered
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Frequently Asked Questions about the DJP
Can any conveyancer complete the DJP?
No they must be a qualified legal practitioner, as defined in rule 217A Land Registration Rules 2003.
What happens if there is a mortgage/registered charge?
The Conveyancer will inform the mortgage lender or party who has a registered charge over the title.
Is it better to wait and sell?
You can choose to leave the deceased's name on the legal title with a view to removing it at the same time as selling the property or transferring part of the equity to family or friends. You can read more on how to transfer property to family here.
What happens if you provide incorrect information?
The DJP carries a warning which states:
If you dishonestly enter information or make a statement that you know is, or might be, untrue or misleading, and intend by doing so to make a gain for yourself or another person, or to cause loss or the risk of loss to another person, you may commit the offence of fraud under section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006, the maximum penalty for which is 10 years’ imprisonment or an unlimited fine, or both. Failure to complete this form with proper care may result in a loss of protection under the Land Registration Act 2002 if, as a result, a mistake is made in the register.
What is the DJP process?
If you instruct a solicitor to complete the legal work then this is the process they will follow:
- Client provides proof of ID and home address and signs the solicitor's instruction forms
- Client sends in official copy of the death certificate and official copy of the probate or letters of administration
- Solicitor completes an online ID check on all clients
- Solicitor certifies the official copy of the death certificate, official copy of the probate or letters of administration
- Solicitor completes the DJP form and sends to the Land Registry (for Conveyancers only) by e-DRS or to: HM Land Registry (insert your customer team's office name or your closest office, such as ‘Fylde’), PO Box 75, Gloucester, GL14 9BD or HM Land Registry, (insert your customer team's office name or your closest office, such as ‘Fylde’), DX 321601 Gloucester 33
- Land Registry provides confirmation of the removal of the deceased party's name
After the deceased's name has been removed how soon can you get a mortgage?
After a change of title ownership mortgage lenders normally require a 3 to 6 month period before they'll agree to any lending over the property. If you are thinking of getting a mortgage over the property then you may want to think about removing the deceased proprietor's name during the remortgage process.
