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Article 25 of 74

Title-deed conditions and servitudes can limit what you do.

A property can be privately owned and still be subject to registered rights or restrictions. Servitudes may affect access, services, building lines or the rights of neighbours and authorities.

PROPERTY INSIGHT 25 Title-deed conditions and servitudes can limit what you do.

What to know

  • Review material title conditions where future development is planned.
  • Identify servitudes crossing the property and understand their practical effect.
  • Do not build over a servitude without proper investigation and approval.
  • Use a conveyancer or land professional where the wording or diagrams are unclear.
Professional advice

This guidance is general information. Where legal, tax, structural, compliance or regulated-work consequences may apply, obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional for your circumstances.

Important Information

The information in Fabulous Homes Insights is provided for general property education and information. Property, tax, finance, sectional-title, rental, municipal and compliance matters can differ according to individual circumstances, contractual terms, scheme rules, municipal requirements and changes in law. Where necessary, readers should obtain advice from an appropriate attorney, conveyancer, tax practitioner, financial professional, property practitioner, engineer, inspector or other suitably qualified professional.

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