Is a declaration of trust necessary if we own as tenants in common?

Owning as tenants in common records the ownership split; a declaration of trust records the underlying agreement and can cover contributions, sale rules and dispute resolution.

Do you register documents at HM Land Registry?

We prepare the documents. Registration itself is usually handled by a conveyancer, or we can guide you through the AP1 or DS2 process where appropriate.

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Property Support

Legal Drafting Services

Bespoke property drafting — declarations of trust, deeds of variation, licences and notices.

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Overview

How we help

Bespoke legal drafting for property matters — from declarations of trust for joint owners through licences to occupy, deeds of variation, side letters and formal notices. Every property document we draft is tailored to the transaction and the parties.

Who this is for: Homeowners, joint owners, landlords, tenants and property investors needing tailored documentation.

What is included

Declarations of trust for joint owners
Deeds of variation and side letters
Licences to occupy and licences to alter
Deed of surrender preparation
Party wall correspondence and notices
Bespoke notices under specific lease clauses

Process

How the process works

01
Scope
We agree the exact purpose, parties and terms.
02
Draft
We prepare a first draft for your review.
03
Refine
We adjust based on your feedback.
04
Finalise
We finalise the document ready for signing and, if applicable, registration.

When we help

Common situations we help with

Every matter is different, but the following situations come up frequently. If any of these sound like yours, we can help.

Joint purchase with unequal contributions
Formalising a family arrangement over property
Consent to alterations under a lease
Ending a lease early by mutual agreement

Frequently asked

Common questions

Is a declaration of trust necessary if we own as tenants in common?: Owning as tenants in common records the ownership split; a declaration of trust records the underlying agreement and can cover contributions, sale rules and dispute resolution.
Do you register documents at HM Land Registry?: We prepare the documents. Registration itself is usually handled by a conveyancer, or we can guide you through the AP1 or DS2 process where appropriate.

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Tell us briefly about your situation. A member of the property support team will be in touch within one working day using your preferred method of contact.

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+44 7747 234225·info@boadulegalservices.com