Are you thinking of renting a place with your BFF? Your BAE? Your Boo? (as Michelle Obama said). Well, I am the 'What If' voice sitting on your shoulder. You want it all to go well. But what if?..... Get a Living Together Agreement in place. But we are only renting, you might be thinking. Yes, it …
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When one of you moves out…..
What was the case about? The case concerned a property in Stockton-on-Tees which was, originally, in the sole ownership of Ms X. By 2005, the property, which was subject to a mortgage, was jointly owned by Ms X and Mr Y who were, at one point, in a relationship and the carers of Mr Y's …
Changes to capital gains tax on separation and divorce
What is the current position regarding spouses/civil partners and CGT? A person can transfer assets to their spouse or civil partner on a no gain, no loss basis up to and including the tax year in which they separate. For example, where a husband acquires shares for £20,000 and later …