Hi, I really don't understand why the property/properties that you bought could not have gone into joint names? As you were providing the capital deposit/deposits you were fully entitled to be on the property deeds. Just because you weren't on the mortgage deed has little relevance. As there are clearly some large sums of money involved here I would strongly suggest to you to get yourself a very good solicitor as soon as possible. It sounds to me as though you may have been duped by your ex partner and 'if' you don't want to 'go down with him' financially, you really need to allow the truth to prevail legally. As for mortgage fraud, 'if' your ex wishes to try and implicate you for any reason than once again you will certainly need the help of a good solicitor sooner rather than later!

Depending on whether there is still any equity in these properties after a falling market, missed repayments, fees etc as to whether you could get any of your inheritance back?

Good luck.