{"id":1766,"date":"2022-01-16T22:13:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T22:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1766"},"modified":"2026-04-17T07:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:11:09","slug":"agreement-and-a-deed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/agreement-and-a-deed\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between an Agreement and a Deed in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Deeds and agreements are both <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/low-value-projects-contract\/\" id=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/low-value-projects-contract\/\">legally binding contracts<\/a>, but they carry different formalities, purposes and legal consequences. A deed is the more formal of the two, carrying stricter signing requirements and a longer limitation period than a standard agreement. This article will explain the differences between deeds and agreements, including how you use and execute them.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/05\/03024102\/LegalVision_UK-Supplier-Contracts-Checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Supplier Contracts Checklist<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Download this free Supplier Contracts Checklist to ensure your contracts will meet your business\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.uk\/supplier-contracts-checklist.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-an-agreement\">What is an Agreement?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An agreement is a legal document businesses can use to create a contract for the performance of services. For example, a business can create an agreement with another company for the sale of goods needed for their business operations to run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For you to have an agreement, you need to have:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>an offer and acceptance of that offer to perform conditions laid out in the contract;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an intention to be legally bound by the terms laid out in the contract; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consideration, which in layman\u2019s terms means payment for the performance of services.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-lease-property\/agreement-for-lease\/\">Agreements are standard contracts<\/a> that you can make verbally or in writing between one or more contracting parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-deed\">What is a Deed?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/deeds-statutory-declarations-online\/\">Deeds are slightly more complicated<\/a> and will usually relate to property ownership or transfer. A deed is a binding promise that involves a commitment to perform a duty. For example, a deed for the transfer of land will rely on one party\u2019s duty to transfer ownership of a plot of land to another.&nbsp; Deeds can also confer an interest, assignment or right over property or a specific function.&nbsp; Typically, deeds can transfer ownership of an asset from one owner to another and are commonly seen in property law arrangements. But, you can also use them for transactions involving:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>transfers of leases and real estate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>transferring assets or intellectual property;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mortgages transfers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>powers of attorney;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>non-disclosure arrangements;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>transfers of shares; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>appointing trustees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-deeds\">Types of Deeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may come across the following types of deeds when transacting for new businesses:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>trust deeds;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>escrow deeds;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>special warranty deeds;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sale deeds;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deed poll; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deed of assignment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#content-next\"\n   class=\"block p-4 mt-10 text-xl font-bold text-center text-white no-underline 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They usually use deeds to transfer land and treat them as more formal than standard agreements. Here are four key differences between a deed and an agreement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-written-verbal-and-unilateral-contracts\">1. Written, Verbal and Unilateral Contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first important difference between a deed and an agreement is how you make them. For an agreement to be enforceable, you must have an offer, acceptance, consideration, clarity of contract and an intention to create legal relations. That means you do not necessarily need to have a written document to create a legally binding contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/enforce-oral-agreement\/\">Verbal contracts are perfectly enforceable contracts<\/a> in the eyes of the law, and so are unilateral contracts. You do not need to write these contracts down. You can create them when one party makes an offer and the other accepts it by performing their obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, you must set out a deed in writing and clearly state that it is a deed, not an agreement. The document must include wording that confirms it is a deed, although it does not need to include the word \u201cdeed\u201d on the front page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>To check whether a document is a deed or an agreement, look at the signature block. Lawyers usually include wording such as \u201cthis document is signed as a deed\u201d or \u201cthis document is signed as an agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-signed-sealed-delivered\">2. Signed, Sealed, Delivered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can only make deeds in writing. However, you must also have all relevant parties sign the deed for it to become enforceable. Certain companies may require that any person signing on behalf of that company affixes a company seal to that document.&nbsp;Historically, people use company seals to demonstrate that a person has the authority to sign a contract on behalf of their company. This is especially important when it comes to signing deeds because of the large transfers of property that a deed can mandate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, when signing a deed, you must have someone else physically present to watch you sign the document. That person must then sign as a witness to your signature, and needs to also give their name and address. By doing so, they can be contactable if needed to authenticate your signature in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--idea\">\n    <p>You must also deliver deliver deeds for them to become legally enforceable.\u00a0Therefore, when compared to contracts, deeds have an extra requirement to become effective: you must deliver the deed to the other party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, agreements do not have a \u2018delivery\u2019 requirement. Furthermore, unlike a deed, agreements do not always need signatures to become legally enforceable. For instance, if you or another party perform your duties under an arrangement, that can create a legally binding contract. You signature on an agreement does not need a witness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-consideration\">3. Consideration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consideration is a legal term for payment. For you to have a legally binding contract, you need to have payment passing from one party to the next in return for the performance of a service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, deeds do not require parties to transfer payment between themselves. <br>In addition, signing the contract usually shows your intention is being legally bound by the terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-limitation-periods\">4. Limitation Periods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A limitation period is the period of time in which you can attempt to claim damages for a breach of contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under an agreement, you can only bring a claim against your business partner within six years of making that contract. Meanwhile, deeds have a much longer limitation period. With a deed, you have 12 years to take action against a breach of the obligations in the agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Key Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>12 years:<\/strong> Deeds provide businesses with a 12-year limitation period for breach claims, twice as long as the six years for simple agreements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 witness:<\/strong> Individual signatories of deeds must have their signature witnessed by at least one independent person for validity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 signatories:<\/strong> Companies can execute deeds using two authorised signatories, simplifying formalities without extra witnessing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li>HM Land Registry Practice Guide 8 (September 2025)<\/li>\n<li>The Law Society Q&amp;A (August 2025)<\/li>\n<li>King\u2019s College London Policy on Execution of Deeds (October 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deeds and agreements are very important in standard business transactions but are very different documents, with deeds being much more traditional than an agreement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need more advice on drafting, negotiating or signing deeds or agreements, LegalVision provides ongoing legal support for businesses through our fixed-fee legal membership. Our experienced <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/contract-lawyers-lp\/\">contract lawyers<\/a><\/strong> help businesses manage contracts, employment law, disputes, intellectual property, and more, with unlimited access to specialist lawyers for a fixed monthly fee. To learn more about LegalVision\u2019s legal membership, call <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit our membership page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1642371302815\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is a deed a type of agreement?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A deed is a much more formal and intricate type of contract than an agreement and has more stringent legal requirements.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1642371320111\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the benefits of a deed?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The formalities of a deed can provide more legal certainty to parties when they are transferring large property and other valuable assets. Deeds also give parties a longer period to seek recourse against other contracting parties and also do not require consideration to create a legally binding contract.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774849002971\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does a witness need to be present when signing a deed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. When signing a deed, someone must physically watch you sign the document, then sign it themselves as a witness, providing their name and address. This differs from agreements, where signatures do not require a witness to be legally enforceable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774849012949\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long do you have to bring a claim for breach of a deed compared to an agreement?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You have 12 years to bring a claim for breach of a deed, compared to only six years for a standard agreement. 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He has completed a Law Degree, the Legal Practice Course and a Masters in Sports Law, specialising in Football Law.","url":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/author\/kieranram\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/agreement-and-a-deed\/#faq-question-1642371302815","name":"Is a deed a type of agreement?\u00a0","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A deed is a much more formal and intricate type of contract than an agreement and has more stringent legal requirements.\u00a0","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/agreement-and-a-deed\/#faq-question-1642371320111","name":"What are the benefits of a deed?\u00a0","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The formalities of a deed can provide more legal certainty to parties when they are transferring large property and other valuable assets. Deeds also give parties a longer period to seek recourse against other contracting parties and also do not require consideration to create a legally binding contract.<br>","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/agreement-and-a-deed\/#faq-question-1774849002971","name":"Does a witness need to be present when signing a deed?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. When signing a deed, someone must physically watch you sign the document, then sign it themselves as a witness, providing their name and address. This differs from agreements, where signatures do not require a witness to be legally enforceable.","inLanguage":"en-GB"},"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/commercial-contracts\/agreement-and-a-deed\/#faq-question-1774849012949","name":"How long do you have to bring a claim for breach of a deed compared to an agreement?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You have 12 years to bring a claim for breach of a deed, compared to only six years for a standard agreement. 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