How do you change a building name?

Question

Hi, Does anyone know how to change the name of a building.

We've just bought a new building and would like to know how to go about changing the name of the building. Are there forms that need filling out, if so where do i get these forms. Is there a website i can find the information?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

I'm not too sure whether the name of a building is a legal issue anywhere else, but your local council building control department deals with appointing addresses to properties (like when 1 big house get converted into 2 flats) so they may have issues to consider when you do change the name.

Call them up, and if they do need you to apply, ask for them to send you the form to apply for statutory addresses.

Other than that, check with your solicitor if it will have an impact on the deeds of the property.

Answer 2

It is the Royal Mail's records that would have to be updated. (You want to get your post, don't you?)

so try www.royalmail.com. They've got a customer service section. However, if the building has a unique address anyway then it's just cosmetic. Just use the name in your communications.

Answer 3

It has to be done through the Post Office/Royal Mail. From memory it costs about £120.00. I looked into this a while ago when I wanted to change my house name.

Answer 4

How about taking down the old sign & putting up a new one with the new name.

Answer 5

Try looking on the Royal Mail website, I dont see why you cant just change it.

Answer 6

Simple ! write the name on your building that is change.

Answer 7

Phone the council. They'll send you in the right direction.

Answer 8

Just buy some spray paint and let loose