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You still didn't answer the question. In terms of property ownership equity rights, what is the difference? Bear in mind common law marriage in its implied form only exists in a small handful of states as well as DC (in the US). Otherwise you'd have a domestic partnership, which does include contractual rights and privileges to financial assets. Further, I could be renting to my best friend without a written agreement for all intents and purposes.
well since she is saying Flat, its peobably a British apartment and US state law is moot. In Canada commonlaw is across the country. And if as a commonlaw your are contributing to the household (or even just at home running the show) you start to gain rights, like you would have in an actual marriage. I assume Europe has similar to this.