In a time when couples living together are the fastest-growing family type in the UK, it is important to have the right documents. This helps protect your property and relationship interests in the future.
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Declaration of Trust for Property - protect your financial assets
If you own a property, a declaration of trust will spell out exactly what is due to you if the property is sold.
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What is a declaration of trust?
A declaration of trust for property, also known as a deed of trust, is a legally binding document that sets out the financial arrangements and ownership shares of your property. It says how much you’ll get if the property is sold.
Why use a declaration of trust?
If one partner brings more into the purchase of the house, for example because their parent has provided some of the capital, or when there is an unequal contribution towards mortgage payments, then a declaration of trust will show what share of the house each partner owns.
Declarations of trust are often used when:
- A relationship comes to an end.
- The owners want to set out who is responsible for paying the mortgage, repairs and maintenance costs.
- There are multiple buyers purchasing a property.
- The owners want to agree what happens if one party wishes to sell, but the other does not.
By getting a legal professional to draw up a declaration of trust when the property is purchased, the owners will get clarity and help avoid disputes further down the line.
“Tees Law boasts a team of solicitors with deep expertise in various legal fields. This multi-disciplinary approach allows the firm to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to client needs.” Legal 500 2026
A declaration of trust that works for you
Our declaration of trust solicitors can help you with issues including:
- clarifying who is responsible for mortgage payments
- considering contributions made towards maintenance and bills
- providing the option, if required, to buy each other’s shares
Legal and financial advice under one roof
Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm offering joined-up legal and financial services. We have our own independent financial advisers (IFAs), who work closely with our property lawyers, so we can help with any financial issues relating to buying and selling property.
Our advisers provide holistic financial planning, and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice of a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.
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Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals with complex finances to those with more straightforward needs. We also specialise in the agricultural sector, having a sound understanding of the relationship between business and personal needs.
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