Hello
I am in the closing stages of buying a property however I have just received the Register of Title in which it states that a transfer of land in this title dated 1984 contains restrictive covenants. My solicitor has requested a copy of the 1984 Transfer from the vendor's solicitors but we have been told that this document is missing.
The real problem is that I was hoping to put an extension on the side of the house and am now worried that these covenants may prevent me doing so. But without being able to see the original wording as the Transfer appears to be missing, I am unsure whether to proceed with the sale.
I had thought of applying to Land Registry for the 1984 Transfer, but I assume the vendor's solicitor would have already done this.
If the 1984 Transfer is really missing would this mean that any covenants could not be enforced?
Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
I am in the closing stages of buying a property however I have just received the Register of Title in which it states that a transfer of land in this title dated 1984 contains restrictive covenants. My solicitor has requested a copy of the 1984 Transfer from the vendor's solicitors but we have been told that this document is missing.
The real problem is that I was hoping to put an extension on the side of the house and am now worried that these covenants may prevent me doing so. But without being able to see the original wording as the Transfer appears to be missing, I am unsure whether to proceed with the sale.
I had thought of applying to Land Registry for the 1984 Transfer, but I assume the vendor's solicitor would have already done this.
If the 1984 Transfer is really missing would this mean that any covenants could not be enforced?
Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.