Sale of Part / Garden & Land Sales
Selling part of your land or garden requires specialist legal handling. This is not standard conveyancing — the legal issues are more complex and the process is different.
Getting this wrong can cause problems that affect both the land sold and the land you retain for years to come. We will explain what is involved in your specific situation before you commit to instructing us.
What is a sale of part?
A sale of part involves selling a portion of land that you own — typically a garden, paddock, or plot — while retaining the rest. It is more complex than a standard property sale because it requires the creation of a new title, careful boundary definition, and consideration of rights and restrictions that will affect both the land sold and the land retained.
Boundary definition
The boundaries of the land being sold must be precisely defined. This typically requires a plan prepared by a surveyor. We will advise you on the requirements before you commit.
New title creation
A sale of part creates a new title at Land Registry. This involves more legal work than a standard sale and requires careful drafting of the transfer deed.
Rights and restrictions
The transfer deed must address rights of way, drainage, services, and any restrictions that will apply to the land sold and the land retained. Getting this wrong can cause problems for years.
Mortgage lender consent
If there is a mortgage on the property, your lender's consent is required before you can sell part of the land. We liaise with your lender as part of the process.
This is not standard conveyancing
Sale of part transactions are intentionally handled separately from standard buying and selling. The legal issues, costs, and timescales are different. We will explain what is involved in your specific situation before you commit to instructing us — and we will not start any work until you have agreed the fee in writing.
Fees & Transparency
Sale of part transactions are priced individually depending on the complexity involved. We will provide a written quote before any work begins. For typical residential conveyancing fees, see our Fees & Transparency page.
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