Restrictive Covenants legal indemnity news

Having an offer accepted on the ‘perfect’ property is an exciting time and, at that point, most would-be purchasers have little idea as to what’s in the title deeds, let alone any covenants that might restrict how they might use their new property.

A recent restrictive covenant claim demonstrates how we tailor our approach to the specific circumstances of each claim we receive.

Restrictive covenant policies rank amongst our most sought-after products, and it isn’t hard to see why. Title deeds very often contain covenants ranging from the mundane to the downright bizarre.

It’s true that insurers don’t have the greatest of reputations when it comes to claims, but the policyholder in our latest claims case study was delighted with the way we helped him out of a tight spot.

Extending a home is rarely straightforward, and as the claimant in our latest claims case study found out, it can prove even more difficult if your neighbours have the benefit of covenants over your property.