Settling down with your partner is an exciting step, but it is important to make sure you understand your relationship’s legal status.

These pages explain the legal differences between living together, getting married and entering a civil partnership. You can also find out how to get married or register your civil partnership.

Straightforward information about the buying and selling process of a shared ownership property, including how to get a mortgage, problems getting a mortgage, and selling a property. (Content applies to England only.)