Mar 10 2025 20 mins 1
More and more unmarried couples and friends are buying houses together, but the move comes with potentially serious financial risks.
In this episode, Matt & Liza explain the importance of how a property is legally owned, the risks unmarried couples face and the legal options available to protect yourself financially if the love bubble bursts.
From Joint Tenants to a Declaration of Trust, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to buy a house with a partner, friend, or family member.
00:38 Statistics on unmarried couples in the UK
01:15 The total myth of the common law marriage
01:20 The rights (or lack of) for unmarried couples
03:55 The importance of how the property is legally owned
06:30 The different problems unmarried couples can face
13:19 The legal options available to protect yourself financially
13:54 The role of A Declaration of Trust
14:38 The role of A Cohabition Agreement
19:08 Matt & Liza’s top tips for unmarried couples buying a house.
- What rights do cohabiting couples have? https://bit.ly/471wBed
- The rights of cohabiting couples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE_NNWjAL1g
- Prenups, postnups and petnups https://spoti.fi/3VGlTbd
- How mediation can help you separate https://bit.ly/3MdX4y4
- Further advice on the Stowe website: https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/stowe-support/unmarried-couples-advice/
If you need support with the issues raised in this podcast, or would like to speak to a family lawyer, contact Stowe at: https://bit.ly/35WPSj2
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