[wizard]

Worked in the property game I think you cannot remove a covenant it might have come from the land owner, he could be dead. Check with your solicitor don’t leave it. Its snobbery but you never know who might just object. Could be some one who is still to move in. The developers seam to think it makes the area worth more.

[ftp]

Been googling this subject with little joy. It would seem that most of us are breaking a covenant by running a business from our homes in theory. I would imagine nearly all modern estates have this covenant written into the deeds including caravan parking, building of walls etc. I'm sure my present property had this but I think there is a time limit on it. I have my deeds somewhere so I'll look them out later.
My previous neighbour must have broken every covenant going with his electricians van on the drive and spools of wire chucked on a shed built at the front of the house!
Just depends how anal the neighbours are I suppose. I know of a large camper van that's parked around the corner.
It would seem that most self employed traders are not allowed to live anywhere.

[peter holley]

I bought a new 4 bed detatched last year.   the was a covenant of no commercial vehicles on drive ,and no satelite dishes in view from front.

my solicitor said dont worry, park the van in the garage.

I park on the drive , and ther are some other vans in the street, one of which is a huge fedex van....
I really woldnt worry about it.

[lee_dewing]

If you have a paved drive i can't see what the problem is as it's on your property

but i suppose if it's in the deeds?

I think it's as mentioned to stop the caravan brigade

[macmac]

Been googling this subject with little joy. It would seem that most of us are breaking a covenant by running a business from our homes in theory. I would imagine nearly all modern estates have this covenant written into the deeds including caravan parking, building of walls etc. I'm sure my present property had this but I think there is a time limit on it. I have my deeds somewhere so I'll look them out later.
My previous neighbour must have broken every covenant going with his electricians van on the drive and spools of wire chucked on a shed built at the front of the house!
Just depends how anal the neighbours are I suppose. I know of a large camper van that's parked around the corner.
It would seem that most self employed traders are not allowed to live anywhere.

I feel for your future neighbours, it's one thing having a smart van parked on the developement but, having to live with a scabby window cleaner on the same estate?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man, that would be painfull. You'll be the biggest secret in the area Dave!!

[ftp]

Be funny won't it? I've cleaned this house since I started it's a nice house with a double garage - electric door, remote control fire, electric sun canopy etc. probably nearly in the executive range when first built. I clean a few more futher up the road it's going to pee an awful lot of people off - good chance I'll lose some custies I think. 

[macmac]

Be funny won't it? I've cleaned this house since I started it's a nice house with a double garage - electric door, remote control fire, electric sun canopy etc. probably nearly in the executive range when first built. I clean a few more futher up the road it's going to pee an awful lot of people off - good chance I'll lose some custies I think. 

 

Go for it matey, just think back 2-3 years to where you are now Well done Dave, you've built yourself a good business, you are honest & humble, which both go a long way in this business. Even though I don't know you personally, you are one who's word & advice I would trust without doubt! & good luck. 

[JSMC]

if they do pull you what i would do is then buy a scabby old car and tax n insure it and park it on the street for a whole year. What they say baout that LOL

[Clive McDonald]

Don't listen much do you.

You can't pursue this as it will only draw attention and all answers will be negative. If it's a small van it's not even an issue.The origninal developer has to enforce this, it has no connection with any local athourity or council.The developer doesn't like enforcement because it costs them time and money, and as time goes by is less and less likely to act.Some developers no longer exist, and in these circumsatnces it is unenforceable.In the worst case you will get a warning letter to begin with. Never admitt to anything, although it is likely that any neighbour seeking this action could take pictures.Any shed etc that you may have is purely as a hobbyist.

Running a business and parking a van are seperate issues.The LA may have some jurisdiction on the running a business in a residentail area.This would be more of a byelaw than a covenant.

Any house you buy will have exactly the same restrictions.If one or more of your new neighbours has a van knock and ask what they think (but don't ask someone who hasn't for fear of making trouble for yourself).

Never trust accountants.

[ftp]

Sorry Slumpy, you seem to become invisible sometimes.

[Clive McDonald]

Apology accepted, and you won't lose any customers.As you can imagine slump hall is pretty imposing, but this has had no negative effects that i know of.They will probably think they are dealing with a more credible person- or not think anything at all.