How do joint tenants and tenants in common differ on a property transfer?
Survivorship, unequal shares, and declaration timing that TR1 tick boxes unlock for co-buyers in England and Wales.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 10 min read
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Joint tenancy implies equal shares with survivorship. Tenants in common hold distinct shares that can differ.
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Mortgage lender may care how you structure shares.
Cohabitation agreements may pair tenants in common choices.
Wills matter more obviously under tenants in common.
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