Property partnerships
Owning property jointly through a partnership, LLP or company.
Professional analysis
Compare general partnership, LLP and limited company on liability, tax transparency, SDLT on transfers in/out (special partnership rules), and financing. Document contributions, decision-making and exit.
Capital requirements
Combined partner contributions.
Cost assumptions to budget for
- Legal agreements
- Accounting and filings
Potential returns
Per agreed shares.
Main risks
- Disputes
- Joint and several liability (general partnership)
Legal checks
- Partnership/LLP agreement
- Declaration of trust for jointly held property
Regulatory checks
- Companies House filings for LLPs/companies
Is it suitable?
Often suits
- Trusted partners with aligned goals
Usually not suitable for
- Informal arrangements without documents
A general guide, not a personal recommendation. Suitability depends on your finances, experience and attitude to risk.
Step-by-step
- Choose the vehicle with advice.
- Document contributions and exits.
- Register and open accounts.
Financial calculations
Joint venture profit split
Partner A: capital returned£250,000
Partner A: preferred return£20,000
Partner A: profit share£25,000
Partner A: total£295,000
Partner B: capital returned£0
Partner B: preferred return£0
Partner B: profit share£25,000
Partner B: total£25,000
- ⚠ Document the agreement with solicitors. Raising money from the public can be a regulated activity.
Every figure above comes from the assumptions you entered. This is not a valuation, mortgage offer or financial advice.
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Official sources
Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026. Rules change — check the source before relying on this guide.
Not advice
This guide is general research. It is not legal, tax, financial, planning or investment advice. Speak to a qualified, regulated professional before acting.