What does Fraser Bond do?

Fraser Bond is a London property consultancy established in 1983. We provide residential and commercial real estate services including agency, lettings, investment, development consultancy, property management, lease advisory, valuation, and portfolio management to private clients, companies, institutions, and governments in the UK and internationally.

Does Fraser Bond help with property investment in London?

Yes. Fraser Bond has a dedicated Central London investment agency team covering all aspects of acquisitions and disposals, including securing funding and sale-and-leaseback arrangements. We have completed transactions worth over ten billion pounds.

Does Fraser Bond handle commercial property?

Yes. We provide commercial property agency, management, development consultancy, lease advisory, business rates advice, tenant representation, and expert witness services across office, retail, industrial, and alternative commercial sectors throughout the UK.

Can Fraser Bond manage my property portfolio?

Yes. Fraser Bond provides full portfolio management for residential and commercial property portfolios, including lettings, asset management, performance reporting, and disposal strategy for private and institutional investors.

Does Fraser Bond assist overseas investors buying UK property?

Yes. We have a dedicated international real estate service for overseas and foreign clients seeking to invest in UK property. We identify opportunities, guide the acquisition process, and provide ongoing management.

Does Fraser Bond carry out property valuations?

Yes. We provide RICS-compliant valuations for residential and commercial properties for acquisition, disposal, loan security, insurance, tax, and accounting. Contact info@fraserbond.com to arrange a valuation.

How do I contact Fraser Bond?

Fraser Bond is located at 60 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 7JD. Call us on +44 (0)20 4519 3989 or email info@fraserbond.com. You can also use the contact form at fraserbond.com/contact-us.

Cohabiting UK - Legal Rights, Property Ownership and Financial Protection 2026

Understand what cohabiting means in the UK, the legal rights of unmarried couples, property ownership, inheritance, separation and how to protect your finances when living together.

Cohabiting has become an increasingly common living arrangement in the United Kingdom, with many couples choosing to share a home without getting married or entering into a civil partnership.

While living together can offer financial and practical advantages, unmarried couples do not automatically receive the same legal protections as married couples or civil partners.

This distinction is particularly important when buying property, paying a mortgage, raising children, sharing household expenses or separating after a long-term relationship.

One of the most common misconceptions is that couples who live together for several years become legally recognised as common-law spouses. However, common-law marriage does not provide the same legal status as marriage or civil partnership in England and Wales.

For homeowners, tenants and property investors, understanding cohabitation rights can help prevent expensive disputes and protect financial interests.

Fraser Bond, a UK property agency and real estate consultancy, supports buyers, sellers, landlords and investors with residential property transactions, lettings and property management across London and the wider UK.

This guide explains the meaning of cohabiting, the rights of unmarried couples, property ownership arrangements, cohabitation agreements and the financial implications of living together in the UK.