Neighbour agreed to gift me a small part of their garden

My neighbour has agreed to gift me the top of their garden which is overgrown and full of rubbish! It’s about 4m x 2. I don’t really want to involve a solicitor as it’s going to cost me to clear it but do I need them to put in writing they are gifting it? If so, is there a special form for this? Thanks 

Nicola - our online guidance explains how someone can transfer part of their property/title - Registering land or property with HM Land Registry: Change the registered owner name - GOV.UK
If the neighbour's property is mortgaged they will need their lender's consent
Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking legal representation. Before making an application without legal representation, It is important to consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.

Thank you Adam. I can confirm there is not mortgage on the property so hopefully makes this easier. I’ll take a look at the guide then. Thanks!

They said I can have the bit of garden as long as it doesn’t cost them anything re solicitor fees etc so if I’m completing the paperwork, do I put their details as the applicant and transferor as it’s their land? 

Nicola - no as you are the one applying to register a transfer to you.
Do take some time to read through all of the guidance, forms and explanatory notes. It's all there to help and I would suggest you start with the form TP1 as that's the one you will both need to confirm/execute as directed. And then the form AP1 (application form) which is what you would complete and submit 

I have prepared a plan (an edited version of the original title plan). Does this need to be signed by both parties ? I am the applicant but not the transferor. 

I would suggest taking a look at our guidance for preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications which contains information about who needs to sign a plan to a transfer (see section 5).

Thanks Joel. Understand now. One more question regarding the AP1. If my neighbour does not want to be paid for the small strip of land do I just right “0” in section 4 in the price paid/value.

Nicola - you can state Nil but we will need a statement of value re the land. A covering letter confirming the current market value is £X or 'Less than £X' would suffice normally 

If I am not required to send verification of ID because the value of the land is less than £1000 do I leave boxes 12 - 14 blank on the AP1? Thanks

Nicola - if identity verification is not required then you can leave panels 12-14 blank

Thanks Adam