Merge deeds already on same title

Hello,

I am purchasing a property, its currently 2 separate houses attached together, both deeds are currently on the same title, on purchase we are building an internal door and making it all one property.
we will be applying for the property to be renamed as one whole building.

question is as now both properties will be one for the same address, how do we get the deeds also get merged so now only one deed on one title?

Hello Rachel - an amalgamation is the joining of two or more parcels of registered or unregistered estates affecting different extents of land under a single registered title. A merger is where a leasehold title is 'merged' into it's superior title)

We do not amalgamate titles unless some positive advantage accrues to a number of prospective purchasers (such as an amalgamation of areas of land comprising a housing development), or the request does not add unnecessarily to our workload.

Amalgamation can only happen where: 

• the estates are of the same kind [for example, freehold title] 
• the estates are owned by the same proprietor[s] and in the same capacity [for example, if an owner holds one title as joint proprietor and another as sole proprietor, amalgamation of the two cannot take place]
• the impact upon any encumbrances on individual titles, such as mortgages, have been accounted for  

If you wish to apply for amalgamation you will need to complete and submit:

• Form AP1
• a covering letter outlining the reasons for the request along with any supporting evidence [If you are being refused insurance, for example, then you should include a copy of that refusal with the application]
• a sufficient description or plan of the land being amalgamated 
• a fee of £40.00 [cheques/postal orders to be made payable to HM Land Registry]

 

To find out where to send the completed form, see Land Registry address for applications.

Your application and any supporting documentation will be considered on receipt.

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.

Hi Adam,

so the title is already considered amalgamated as it’s two deeds on one title I’m wondering how you essentially ‘delete’ one of the deeds when the property becomes one home.

Hi Rachel - we don't register 'homes'. We register land and a single property can comprise more than one registered parcel of land for example. 
I think your post is really aimed at something other than an amalgamation though
You have one registered title and within that title there are two separate 'homes' and addresses. Your intention is to combine them into one 'home' and one address.
If so then you need to contact the local authority street name & numbering department to arrange for the change of postal address. They will confirm what single postal address is to be used.
Once you have that you can apply to update the current register to refer to the single postal address as follows

A registered proprietor or their conveyancer can write to us or complete form AP1 to change the property description. For example, to change the property's name.

You need to send us evidence from the street naming and numbering department of the Local Authority. Royal Mail documents are not acceptable as their delivery point address description can differ from the Local Authority registered address.

When submitting your application, please remember to tell us the address you would like a copy of the updated register to be posted to upon completion, as this can often be different from the property itself.

There is no fee for this application

Where to send your application

HM Land Registry address for applications.