The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)
When my partner and I started discussing marriage, one of the things we brought up was a prenup. Not exactly the most romantic conversation (and maybe even one that rubs some people the wrong way), but a necessary one.
Because here’s the thing: if you don’t decide how your assets should be handled in the unfortunate event that things go south, the Singapore courts will do it for you. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned through observing others, it’s that a decision not going your way could result in substantial financial damage.
Beyond the legalities, there’s also the emotional and practical reality of splitting up.
When a shared home is involved, things get even more complicated—who stays, who leaves, and what happens if neither can afford to keep it? In some cases, the fear of losing a home can even make people feel stuck in a relationship longer than they should be….
