Transfering a .co.uk domain

kate-brownhill · Sep 2, 2012

Sold a domain and clearly stated that the buyer is responsible for the £12 transfer. Now, he is claiming that I can just change the IPS tag with no cost to "push" the domain to him. Am I missing something here? Is there a way I can transfer the domain to him without the cost? What I did was send him a Registrant change transfer email and stated on our Nominet account that the buyer will pay the fees. Is that not correct?

StudioVision · Sep 2, 2012

Changing the IPS tag will simply transfer control of the domain to the buyers registrar - but you will remain the registered owner on the WHOIS.

To become the registered owner, your buyer will need to complete the Nominet transfer request.

Hope this helps!

Craig

Systreg · Sep 2, 2012

It's dodgy to just change the IPS to the TAG of their choice, for all you know, they could put some nasty/illegal/dodgy site on a domain, which will still show as being registered to you, if there was anything in any way illegal, you would be responsible, so tell them they have to accept the transfer and pay the fee to get it in their name and ownership.

kate-brownhill · Sep 2, 2012

Thanks for the reply. Can I change the IPS tag without incurring cost through my Nominet account?

kate-brownhill · Sep 2, 2012

Ok guys, really appreciate your advice on this. It really made it much clearer now and enabled me to respond to him in a constructive and informed manner.

Bailey · Sep 2, 2012

Even for an ol'hand like me - It's nice to be reminded of the do's and don'ts regarding our unique UK 'double level' system.

It's easy to understand why newbies find it confusing - particularly if the've taken advice from friends who know even less

grantw · Sep 2, 2012

Bailey said:
It's easy to understand why newbies find it confusing - particularly if the've taken advice from friends who know even less

I've recently put a transfer guide up, the whole thing is so over-complicated it's tough to translate it into something newbies can understand but it may help:

UK domain transfer guide

Grant