A transfer of equity is when the legal ownership of a property is changed. Equity is the residual value of a property after any outstanding mortgage is subtracted from the market value. It is essential that you get experienced and expert legal advice when transferring equity as large financial sums are involved and the result of the change can have a significant impact on personal circumstances and lifestyle.

You may want to transfer equity for a number of different reasons; including marriage, divorce, cohabitation changes, future inheritance or tax planning, court order, gifting property, transfer of property between family members or forming a Trust. Real Legal is perfectly placed to assist you through any of these life changes in addition to your conveyancing needs with our private client services including: