Question posted in the General Law category relating to Western Cape
Good day
I am living with my girlfriend and we are not married. We want to buy a property together. The problem is that I am still a contract worker and she is permanately employed. We decided that she will buy the property on her name and when i find a permanent job we can transfer the property into our names.
Now I am worried that if we can breakup (lets say after I have helped her pay the bond for a year). Obviously I will not get anything becuase we are not married. Now, I wanted to ask how can I force her to pay the money back in the event of a breakup or death?
Or do you think its a good idea that I also pay the bond while the apartment is registered under her name?
Your advice will be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Themba
Answer to the Question
Hi there,
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What you need to do is to buy the property in both of your names, and then apply for financing jointly. Also, you should have a written agreement as to what happens to the property if you breakup.
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