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Transferring Ownership of Inherited Property

Probate, an assent, then Land Registry.

Transferring Ownership of Inherited Property Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Inheritance · Transfers

Transferring inherited property

Probategrant
Assentform AS1
Land Registryupdate
Variationwithin 2 years
In short: To transfer an inherited home, the executors usually need a grant of probate first. They then transfer the property to the beneficiary using an assent (form AS1 for registered land) and register it with HM Land Registry. If there's a mortgage, it must be repaid or the beneficiary must take on new borrowing. Beneficiaries can redirect an inheritance with a deed of variation within two years of death, which can help with tax planning. Inheritance Tax is paid by the estate; Capital Gains Tax may apply when you later sell.

Frequently asked questions

Is there Stamp Duty on an inheritance?

Not on an assent with no payment.

Can I sell instead of transferring?

Yes, executors can sell and distribute the money.

Selling an inherited home?

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