Member Talk: Joint Ownership and tenants in common
This bite‑size discussion explores the core legal and practical differences between joint tenancy and tenancy in common, highlighting how each structure affects beneficial ownership, survivorship, tax planning, and long‑term control of property assets.
In this short video, our experts unpack the landscape of co-ownership structures, examining when each model is appropriate, the risks of severance, and the practical steps practitioners should take to protect clients’ beneficial interests, particularly where contributions or expectations differ.
This discussion provides clear, practical guidance to support confident advice at the instruction‑taking stage, helping practitioners navigate increasingly complex co‑ownership arrangements and reduce the risk of future disputes.
This session covers:
- Core differences between joint tenancy and tenancy in common
- When each structure is advantageous
- Impact on beneficial interests and survivorship
- Risks of severing a joint tenancy
- Parental gifts, SDLT and IHT considerations
- Protecting unequal contributions and expectations
- Recent developments in co‑ownership disputes
- RX3 vs RX4 restrictions
Speakers:
- Joanne Parsons - Partner, Aaron & Partners; Member of the Law Society’s Property Member Advisory Committee
- Philip Askew - Partner, Stone King; former member of the Property Member Advisory Committee
This video was recorded on 25 August 2026
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