Reassuring direction on Pre-purchase agreements

Buying a house together as a couple can be exciting, but if you’re contributing different amounts to the deposit, it’s important to make sure everything feels fair. 

We can help by creating a short, effective agreement that clearly sets out how each person’s contribution is protected, and what will happen to the money in your home if you separate or decide to sell in the future. 

It’s a simple way to give you both clarity, security, and peace of mind.

Wise words from Beverley

More often than not the title to your new home will be in joint names which means that you each own half the equity in the property. What happens if you have each paid different amounts for the deposit and for whatever reason you wish to recover what you put in as opposed to what the title dictates you are due? I strongly recommend that unless you reflect the unequal contribution in the title itself (not always possible) that a short, simple agreement setting out your unequal contribution on - for example a transfer of title, or a sale - will reflect fairness between you.

Beverley Johnson

Head of Family Law & Director

How much does it cost?

We offer this agreement for a fixed fee of £660 + VAT, and we will make sure everything is clearly explained so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.