Legal rights for unmarried partners buying a home with unequal mortgage contributions
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Lucy Warwick-Ching
4d ago· 2 min readenInsight
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Summary
The article discusses the legal rights and considerations for unmarried couples buying a house together, particularly when the mortgage contributions are not split 50/50. It addresses the importance of having a clear agreement in place to protect both parties' interests, covering topics such as property ownership structures, financial contributions, and legal protections for cohabiting partners.
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We will both pay towards the mortgage, but it won’t be a 50/50 split
