Cohabitation Property Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Joint Purchases: Include when parties anticipate making significant joint purchases during cohabitation

2. Business Assets: Include when either party owns a business or may establish one during the relationship

3. Inheritance and Gifts: Include when parties expect to receive significant inheritances or gifts

4. Children's Property: Include when either party has children from previous relationships with their own property

5. Property in Trust: Include when either party has interests in family or other trusts

6. Overseas Assets: Include when either party owns property in other jurisdictions

7. Life Insurance: Include when parties wish to address life insurance policies and beneficiaries

8. Sunset Clause: Include when parties want the agreement to expire after a certain period or event

1. Schedule 1 - Separate Property of First Party: Detailed list of all assets and liabilities owned by the first party at the time of agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Separate Property of Second Party: Detailed list of all assets and liabilities owned by the second party at the time of agreement

3. Schedule 3 - Relationship Property: List of any existing relationship property at the time of agreement

4. Schedule 4 - Certificates of Independent Legal Advice: Signed certificates from each party's lawyer confirming independent legal advice was given

5. Schedule 5 - Valuations: Current valuations of significant assets mentioned in the agreement

6. Appendix A - Proof of Assets: Supporting documentation proving ownership of listed assets

7. Appendix B - Financial Statements: Recent financial statements for any businesses or investments included in the agreement