My parents own a second house free and clear. They are currently considering conveying the property to us, jointly (their 4 kids) to use as equity to help raise a bigger mortgage. Only one of us is on the property market. I'm just wondering about the rest of us, would the conveying of part of a property have any implications on the reduction in stamp duty given to FTB? Also my parents have some idea that it would be a good idea, that is we'd avoid paying some inheritance tax, if they conveyed the property to us now rather than leaving it to us in their will. Are there other reasons why it would be a good idea not to convey it now? We have good inter-family relations and would intend on specifying all details and conditions in a contract. Any info would be much appreciated.