Picture this: you and your partner finally find the perfect property. You have your mortgage agreement in principle, have booked the viewings, and are ready to make an offer. Then comes the financial conversation. Perhaps one of you has saved a larger deposit over the years. Maybe one partner has received an inheritance or financial […]

Unmarried vs. Married: What Happens to Your House and IHT When You Die?

We speak with clients every day who have lived together happily for decades. They share a bank account, own a home together, and naturally assume they have the same legal rights as a married couple. Unfortunately, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) sees things very differently. There is no such thing as a ‘common-law’ spouse in […]

Transferring the Equity in Your Home

Life can change quite unexpectedly. Getting married, separating, buying out a co-owner, or passing property to family often means changing who legally owns your home. You don’t have to sell your property to make these updates. Instead, there’s a simple legal process called a Transfer of Equity that allows you to update the property deeds […]

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