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I think stamp duty (SDLT now) is payable on any transfer of ownership, whether whole or partial, but there may be exemptions for transfers between spouses/partners.
Speak to a lawyer ... (or at any rate to someone who knows - I certainly don't).
Payable on the amount of any cash she puts in plus the share of the mortgage she takes on.)
jsabine
The overpayment should be easy, assuming it's possible with your lender. Stamp duty is only paid when you purchase a house so, as far as I'm aware, shouldn't come into the equation. You'll need a solicitor to make changes to the deeds and write a deed of trust between you.