TR1 transfer
TR1 Form: The Guide to Property Transfer
The TR1 is the HM Land Registry form that legally transfers ownership of a whole registered property from seller to buyer. Your solicitor prepares it, you sign it (witnessed), and it is submitted to the Land Registry after completion to register the new owner. It is a standard, routine part of completion — not something that should slow a sale.
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What the TR1 does
It records the transfer of the whole title from the seller (transferor) to the buyer (transferee), with the price and any covenants. It is the instrument that moves legal ownership.
Who completes and signs it
The conveyancers draft it; the seller signs to transfer, witnessed. For transfers of part (not the whole property), a TP1 is used instead.
Where it fits
It is signed ready for completion and lodged at the Land Registry afterwards to update the register. See conveyancing explained.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is a TR1 form used for?
To transfer ownership of a whole registered property from seller to buyer at HM Land Registry. Your solicitor prepares it and you sign it ready for completion.
Who fills in the TR1 form?
The conveyancing solicitors prepare it; the seller signs (witnessed) to effect the transfer. A TP1 is used for transfers of only part of a property.