Buying Together

Practical advice on purchasing property with friends, family or partners. Articles cover mortgages, deposits, legal considerations and the specific challenges of different buying arrangements.

Considerations for Buying with a Friend

Buying a home with a friend can make homeownership more affordable, but it requires careful planning to protect both your money and your friendship.

Considerations for Buying with a Group

Pooling money with others to buy property can help you afford a home, but joint ownership comes with legal costs and shared responsibility complications.

Considerations for Buying with a Partner

Buying a home with a partner who isn't your spouse involves legal complications and financial benefits worth understanding before you start.

Considerations for Buying with a Sibling

Buying a home with your sibling can help you afford property, but make sure you understand the financial and relationship risks first.

Deciding on a Mortgage

Find the right mortgage for your situation by matching your financial circumstances to the options that actually work for you.

Extra Costs for Property Buying

Home buying costs go way beyond your mortgage deposit, here's what stamp duty, surveys, and other fees will actually set you back.

Legal Considerations

Understand your legal rights and responsibilities before sharing accommodation to avoid problems later.

Saving for a Deposit

Work out what deposit you need, then spend less than you earn and bank the difference each month.

Seeking Legal Advice

When shared housing leads to conflict, legal advice might be the way forward to resolve disputes between tenants or owners.