Do I need to transfer ownership after death?

Hi
My mother was the sole owner and occupier or her property and died last year. I am her daughter, executor of her will and sole beneficiary or the property. Is it recommended that I transfer ownership of the property to myself before I sell it? I 
Many thanks
Samantha

Hi Samantha - a buyer can usually rely on the current registered information and probate as being sufficient to complete on a purchase. 
You can apply to update the register before selling but in my experience that is rarely required by a buyer.

Hi, same question as Ms. Whittaker and same circumstances except that I want to rent instead of selling my late father's property? Thank you, Chris 

Hi Chris - if you intend to rent the property out then much will depend on the length of rental and what the tenant requires in order to sign the agreement. 
If you are the executor/beneficiary and intend to keep the property then I would recommend that you update the register accordingly to show that you are now the legal owner and able to rent it and more 
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