A right of way, protected views or a party wall can condition your property. It is worth detecting them before buying.
Due Diligence · Updated October 2026 · 5 min read
An easement is a right that burdens one property (the servient) for the benefit of another (the dominant) or of people. When buying, it is key to know whether the home bears or enjoys easements, because they condition its use.
Many appear in the nota simple and the deed, but others are apparent (visible on the ground) without being registered. That is why it is worth combining the registry study with the physical inspection within the due diligence.
Many appear in the nota simple and the deed, but some are apparent without being registered (a path, pipes). It is worth reviewing the Registry and also inspecting the property before buying.
It can condition the use and, depending on the case, the value, since a third party has the right to cross the land. It is important to know about it before buying to assess its impact.
The most common are rights of way, light and views, aqueduct or party wall. They mean a third party has a right over your property; it is worth knowing them before buying.
Many appear in the Registry's nota simple, but others are apparent or de facto. That is why it is worth reviewing the Registry and also physically inspecting the property.
It can be extinguished by agreement between the parties, by non-use or when its cause disappears. It is not always possible; we analyse each easement and its options.
We review the charges and easements of the property before you sign, so you know what you're buying.
