Should we sign a property or cohabitation agreement when buying together?

It is strongly recommended. A cohabitation agreement (samenlevingscontract) records each partner’s ownership share, who paid what, and what happens to the home if you separate. This protects both partners, especially when you contribute unequal amounts of own money (eigen geld). For married couples or registered partners, similar arrangements follow from your marital conditions (huwelijkse voorwaarden).

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