transfer of equity - solicitor or no solicitor?

[designSalmon]

I'm hoping someone with the relevant knowledge could give me some pointers!

I own a rental property outright (no mortgage) and wish to gift a 25% share to my dad (for no consideration). There shouldn't be extra work in terms of stamp duty filings or mortgage company complications. I've contacted a few conveyancing firms and they all seem to charge around 400-650 plus vat for this! (In london).

Has anyone effected a transfer by filling in the land registry forms themselves? Any risks or pitfalls in doing so?

Alternatively if someone can recommend a solicitor that could do this for cheaper, I would really appreciate it!

Thank you.

You don't need local solicitors to do this for you. Look outside of London. You should use a solicitor / conveyancer though - if for no other reason than if something goes wrong you have the benefit of their insurance

Also have you taken tax advice as there may be CGT payable on the gifted share?

Allthebest, yes I have considered cgt. Thanks for reminder

If anyone has any recommendations for non london solicitors I'd be grateful.