putting DP's name on the deeds - what do I need to know?

[threeleftfeet]

When we buy our new house I want to put DP's name on the deeds as well as mine so we own it jo. (The flat we're selling is in my sole name).

Is there anything that I need to know about legally? Can you just do this or does it open up tax - or other - problems perhaps?

(Please note I don't want advice on whether it's a good idea to put my DP's name on the deeds as I'm convinced it is! Just wondering about the technicalities).

TIA :)

"As others have already mentioned, is there no way you can marry, even just the registry office part and then have a large reception later on? "

I really, really don't want to do this. I would like to get married with our friends and family there. (And I only intend to do it once!)

If we do it just for the paper I now we'll never get round to doing a reception.

I'm not budging on that one I'm afraid!

*I know, not I now

thanks for the replies, useful information :)

tricot39 that must have been really unpleasant to experience.