HRLL FAQ
Some useful notes for those who are interested in the Ham Riverside Lands estate.
Buying or selling a property on the estate
When buying or selling a property
You should ensure that your estate agent and lawyer make you aware of the Covenant conditions and Scheme of Management that apply to the property.
There is a legally binding annual service charge payable to Ham Riverside Lands Ltd (HRLL) to cover estate management expenses.
Each property owner has a one share holding in HRLL which transfers from the seller to the buyer - no sale can be completed before HRLL has sanctioned the transfer of the share certificate.
Making changes to a property in the estate
When planning works or modifications to your property
The most important point is that any works which affect the external appearance of the property must receive Company consent before commencement.
All properties on the estate are subject to the restrictive covenants that were put in place when the estate was built. This means you cannot make changes to the external aspects of your property without consent from the Company.
How do the Covenants affect a property owner on the estate?
How do the covenants affect me
Details are given in the booklet 'A Guide to the Company and the Protective Covenants' ("Covenant Booklet") which can be found in the Shareholder Area on this website. The most important point is that any works that affect the external appearance of the property must receive Company consent before commencement.
The Covenant conditions are legally binding on the Shareholder.