... that they are joint tenants as well. Firstly, because it seems to be an express declaration and secondly because the four unities are present. In Rachel's and Philip's case, the criteria of the unity of possession is covered since they are jointly entitled to the same property, and each one of them individually to his/her own share. The unity of interest exists when both the co-owners have the same interest in extend, nature and duration. Rachel and Philip contributed the same amount of money for the house. Philip contributed half of the 2001 value and Rachel used her own half which might have been bought for less than £60000 but its 2001 value was the same as Philips'. Additionally they are entitled to the same extend of interest and it is irrelevant whether it is leasehold or freehold since it is not mentioned in the facts. Finally, their interest has the same ...

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