Online properties for sale - glossary of terms - "T"

Use the index links below to find the term you wish to look up.

Tenants in common

This is just a term that describes how two or more people own a property. It means that on the death of one of the owners that persons share will pass under the terms of their will or if no will on the rules of intestacy.

Title Deeds

These are evidence of the ownership of a property.

Transfer Deed

This is the document that passes the ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer. It is dated with the completion date, and will be sent to the Land Registry after completion of the sale.

Testate

Dying having made a will.

Testator

The person who makes a will.