Housing
Our housing guide shows you exactly what your rights are and what you can do now to avoid any potential problems.It also covers what your rights are to have your partner move in if you rent your home.
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Moving in with your partner may be one of the most exciting decisions you’ll make in your life. So as it hardly seems right to be thinking about what would happen if anything went wrong.
But it is something you need to think about. Where you move into, and how you pay for things make a big difference. It's important that you understand it so that you can ensure neither you or your partner will get the distinctly fuzzy end of the lollipop.
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I am going to move in to my partner's house at the end of the year. he has lived there for the last 10 years by himself, and owns the house. We are unsure as to the best course of action, whether to draw up a living together agreement ourselves, or whether to see a solicitor and get a cohabitation agreement set up. We have talked about this a lot, as it would be unfair for me to go on the mortgage and instantly be entitled to half of the house. Therefore, we need to set something in writing, so I am entitled to anything I may towards the mortgage back, should anything happen in the future. However, It is quite a stressful time. We have been together for 11 years, but moving in togheter is still a big step. It is a shame this issue is not more clear cut, as it puts added pressure on couples, and I can see how easily it would be to become confused on the issue. Also, solicitors bills are not cheap. However, we do need to get something drawn up and it may be easier just to get it done by a solicitor?
, Tuesday 21 Aug 2012
i moved in with my partner in April 2008, he does not seem to understand how vunerable i feel, i also have an 8yr old daughter.
The house belongs to him, i do not want him to feel i want half of everything because i know thats not fair but yet i do feel like i said vunerable.
How can i get him to understand how i feel without hurting his feelings.
, Tuesday 21 Aug 2012