Flying Freeholds

When acting for a buyer how would you identify if the property is affected by a Flying Freehold? Select all that apply

• Covenants in the Title

• Title Plan

• SPIF

• Contract

• Google Earth & Sales Particulars

What is a Creeping Freehold?

• When the owner of the property is acting suspiciously

• When part of the property overhangs someone else's land

• If part of your property has an area overhung by your neighbours property e.g. a cellar

What are the main concerns with flying freeholds?

• If the neighbour fails to repair the flying freehold you may not have adequate rights to do so

• You need to share a passageway with your neighbour

• Some mortgage lenders will not lend on them

• Bins get left in the passageway and look untidy

What covenants should be contained in the Title in respect of the flying freehold. Select all that apply

• Right of overhang

• Right of support

• Right of protection

• Access for maintenance

• Covenants for maintenance

When reviewing the example covenants in the Official Copies, please confirm if all required rights are contained in respect of the flying freehold

• Yes

• No

What does flying freehold indemnity insurance cover?

• General maintenance

• Repair issues on the clients property

• If the neighbouring property owner fails to maintain the flying freehold

• any existing loss or damage revealed in a survey

What do mortgage lenders want to know about flying freeholds? Select all that apply

• Does the Title have adequate rights?

• Is the Title to the property Good and Marketable

• Lender requires a Plan showing the extent of the flying freehold

• The are no obstructions in the passageway