Money Talk
In this week’s Money Talk series, we look at what protection you could seek if you’re buying a property with a partner and you’re not married. We’ve all heard of a prenup – but what alternatives are there?
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Buying a house with your partner is a huge commitment – but what happens if you split up?
For couples that are getting married and have a lot of financial assets, you’ve probably heard of a prenup.
Short for pre-nuptial agreement, this is an arrangement drawn up before you get married that sets out how your assets will be divided if you get divorced.
The idea is that it helps stop any nasty arguments breaking out over who gets what in the event of a split.
But what happens if you’re buying a house and you’re not getting married? Is there another type of “prenup” style agreement you could consider?
We speak to the experts to outline your options.
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