"Property" posts

A guide to buying a home during divorce

Buying a home while going through a divorce might seem overwhelming, but it can also mark a positive step toward a fresh start. With the right guidance, you can navigate the legal and financial aspects and feel empowered. Here’s a simple guide to help you on your journey.

Selling a property in a divorce

Divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster, and selling a property can add another layer of complexity. However, with the right information and support, you can navigate this challenge successfully. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step approach to selling a property during a divorce, helping you make informed decisions and ensuring a smoother transition.

Navigating divorce with multiple properties

When couples get divorced, it's common for them to own more than one property, either individually or together. When this happens, they often wonder what will happen to those properties.

What is a cohabitation agreement?

A cohabitation agreement (also called a ‘living together agreement’) records arrangements between a couple (or more people if cohabiting) who are living together.

Guide to dividing property after divorce

For separating couples who are also homeowners, dividing their property tends to be one of their biggest priorities when making financial arrangements.

Divorce financial planning during a cost of living crisis - The Divorce Podcast

In this episode, Kate was joined by Louise Oliver to discuss financial planning and divorce during a cost-of-living crisis.

Property and divorce with Zoopla

Normally, the biggest priority when a couple separates is sorting out where they will live and dividing any property.

Navigating divorce and property with Daniel Copley from Zoopla - The Divorce Podcast

Kate is joined by Daniel Copley from Zoopla and Shreepali Chauhan-Tufail from amicable to talk about property and divorce.

Is 50/50 fair when dividing money and property?

In short, it depends. There's no defined formula for splitting money and property when you separate, and there are many factors that impact whether or not your agreement is 'fair' and in what context.

Guide to navigating gov.uk when dividing your money and property

Since the introduction of ‘no-fault divorce’ more people than ever are starting their divorce on the government website. It’s simple to kick off a divorce yourself but when it comes to sorting out your money and property things can quickly become baffling, especially as the instructions and the language on gov.uk are unclear, complicated and confusing.

Five tips to help you when searching for a new home after divorce or separation

Going through a separation presents a unique set of challenges that very few of us are prepared for. Not only you are facing the re-organisation of your life (and your family’s), but you also must go through the legal and emotional process of the divorce (challenging for most) as well as thinking about your next home and where you will be living.

Valuing property for divorce: three ways to find out how much your property is worth when you separate

You need to have an idea of the value of the property before you start talking about how you will split your finances when you divorce/separate..

Divorce and property – everything you need to know in three easy steps

A big consideration when you divorce or separate is how to sort out any property you own. Every separation is different, but the tips below are a good place to start and will hopefully save you time, money and hassle.

Can you divorce and still own property together? Guide to divorce and house ownership

Divorce and house ownership can seem a little complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. There are a few reasons why, when you divorce joint property ownership may be the best option available...

The difference between tenants in common vs joint tenants – advice for separating couples in cohabitation

If you jointly own a property with someone you can hold the property in one of two ways: either as joint tenants or tenants in common [...]

Which type of mortgage can make buying a house after separating easier?

A big consideration, when parting ways, is where each of you is going to live.  If you have a low income (or no income at all) then finding your own place can seem daunting – […]