The Separation Guide | A starting point for better separation and divorce Episode 30: Navigating property in separation
Property is often the biggest asset in a separation – and one of the hardest to navigate. Should you sell the family home? Can you afford to stay? How do you avoid costly mistakes when emotions are running high?
In this episode, host Sabina Read is joined by Evan Thornley, Co-Founder and CEO of Longview, and Jules Hewitt, Head of Customer Success at Agent Select, to unpack the complexities of property division during separation and divorce.
Together they explore:
The impact of soaring property prices on couples deciding whether to separate.
Mistakes to avoid when buying or selling under pressure.
How to find the right real estate agent (and what questions to ask).
Strategies for staying on the “capital growth train” post-separation.
The pros and cons of renting or “rentvesting” as a transitional step.
Practical resources and tools to make better property decisions.
Whether you’re separating, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to future-proof your financial wellbeing, this episode is full of expert advice and practical tips to help you approach property decisions with clarity and confidence.