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Your Neighbourhood: Restrictions & Convenants

Restrictive Covenants

Your new home’s deeds might have some rules about what you’re allowed or not allowed to do with your house and land. These are called restrictive covenants, and all residents have agreed to follow them.

  • Restrictive covenants can cover a whole range of things, from putting up a satellite dish on your house to raising chickens in your back garden!
  • Restrictive covenants can cover a whole range of things, from putting up a satellite dish on your house to raising chickens in your back garden!
  • If you think one of your neighbours might be breaking a covenant that applies to them and it’s affecting you or your family, it’s a good idea to try having a friendly chat with them first.
  • If you can’t sort it out, the covenants are there to protect the development and all homeowners. They provide backup if you need to get legal advice. Just remember, we can’t police or enforce these covenants ourselves.

Parking Restrictions

It’s quite common for new developments to have parking restrictions, such as:

  • Not parking on certain roads.
  • Not parking boats or caravans on your driveway.
  • Not parking commercial vehicles on developments.

There can be many reasons for such restrictions, including the need to provide access by emergency service vehicles at all times, or simply to keep a development open, attractive and safe for all residents. Again, your solicitor should have advised you if any restrictions are in place.

Settling Disputes

Sometimes, you might not see eye to eye with your neighbours.

If that happens:

  • Stay cool, be reasonable, and keep an open mind for compromises.
  • First, have a chat with your neighbours and try to agree on a solution before escalating the issue.
  • If a management company oversees the development, you could reach out to them for guidance and support.
  • Your local council is another option; they can offer advice and help with issues like loud noise or antisocial behaviour.
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Waste and Recycling

Check out your local council’s website for info on rubbish and recycling collection days, and for contact details to get new or replacement bins and recycling containers if you need them.

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