Conveyancing Solicitors in Leeds inspect risky 19th Century covenants

Inspecting the land registry title for a 19th Century home, Fridaysmove's Conveyancing Solicitors in Leeds acting for the buyers found that the house was affected by a number of covenants and restrictions.

Though older restrictions can often be defunct or harmless, it is never worth the risk to proceed without the attention of an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor.

These particular covenants were imposed when the residence was built in the late 1890s. Restrictions of this sort are often found in old property titles, and are imposed by the original builder to ensure that the area retained its tone and residential status, and was not spoilt by anyone using their property for business or even industrial purposes.

This was a distinct possibility when the property was built, and similar limitations are regularly identified by Conveyancing Solicitors in Leeds and other Northern industrial towns.

These covenants may restrict extensions or further development, but in this case the purchaser's property lawyer was happy to reassure her clients that there were no such issues. Although they had been imposed so long ago, restrictions of this type cannot be totally ignored; it is entirely possible that they can still be enforced by owners of adjacent homes.

Identifying Rights of Access

It was also noted that there was a roadway running behind this terraced residence, providing access to the rear garden. The Conveyancing Solicitor therefore checked that this road was maintained by the council as a public highway (meaning anyone could use it). If this path is not adopted, the title ought to still define a private right of way.

The local search confirmed that the road was in fact a public highway, so the buyers would have no difficulty in using it, and would not have to contribute towards its maintenance.

Although Conveyancing Solicitors in Leeds should easily uncover similar concerns during the course of the Conveyancing process, failure to address the consequences can cause significant and costly problems for buyers.

Instruct a proactive Conveyancing Solicitor with Fridaysmove - call 0330 660 0286 for more information.