Property (Relationships) Act 1976, s 16
Sometimes, at the time when a relationship begins, both spouses or partners might own a home capable of becoming the family home. But, at the time when the relationship property is to be divided, the home (or the proceeds of the sale of the home) of only one spouse or partner is included in the relationship property. In these cases, the court may adjust the division of relationship property to compensate for this. The court may also make an adjustment if one home was sold before the relationship began because the two parties were then planning to set up house together.