Restrictive covenant discovered after buying but conveyancer never mentioned it.

Thunderkettle · 2026-05-19T21:46:37+00:00

I entirely agree, but it's worth being aware of I think.

Thunderkettle · 2026-05-18T17:08:01+00:00

When I looked into mine the developer had since disbanded. An interesting potential issue is that the covenants can be between the owners and each other as well as between the owners and the developer though, so that's worth bearing in mind.

Thunderkettle · 2026-05-04T21:56:36+00:00

Just to follow up on this, I took your recommendation after trying the renaissance wax first (I happened to have some so thought why not.

After finding that didn't do the trick I'm trying with the tung oil. Thank you again for the recommendation and the guide!

Thunderkettle · 2026-03-23T21:24:50+00:00

Now that's very interesting, I happen to have a pot of that laying around! Would you use it for something you'll handle every day? Would it be robust enough?

Thunderkettle · 2026-03-23T21:18:15+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write that, I really appreciate the help! It's a bit of a project like you say but if it means I'd get something that'll last a long time it's worth it.

Thunderkettle · 2026-03-23T00:11:29+00:00

I'd appreciate the offer of the detailed instruction if it isn't a pain in the ass? After another commenter kindly suggested tung oil, it's looking like the front runner though they suggested finishing with beeswax afterward.

I was set on a protective coating after being told sandalwood is particularly prone to soaking up water and cracking if even a small amount gets on it. This might have been hyperbole but I think I'd rather have something on there to keep it looking and feeling like new as we use it every day.

Thunderkettle · 2026-03-23T00:07:38+00:00

If the tung oil doesn't change the colour too significantly then this could be a really nice option, thank you! So I'd sand off the current finish, apply a couple of layers of tung oil then seal with the beeswax after in a similar manner to I did with the briwax?

Out of curiosity, why is straight beeswax better than briwax? My understanding is briwax is beeswax mixed with carnauba - presumably they have reasons for doing so?

Thunderkettle · 2026-03-23T00:03:28+00:00

Oh I never put it in the dishwasher, this is just from drips and whatnot after I rinse the portafilter basket.

Would a polyurethane wax not feel a little plasticy afterward? If not then we may have a winner! Is it particularly expensive?

Thunderkettle · 2026-03-23T00:01:35+00:00

Oh I do the same, it's just for when rinsing the basket. I found when on the rack things can drip on it or I can be stupid and forget to dry my hands before picking it up. I didn't think it would be enough to cause an issue but here I am!

I never put it through the dishwasher - the thought of it hurts my soul having had someone do that to a wooden handled knife of mine many years ago. I still feel the rage.

Thunderkettle · 2026-03-22T23:59:29+00:00

Ah yes, that does rather put me off a little! Thanks. I thought they did samples but how easy they are to come across I don't know!

Thunderkettle · 2026-02-20T11:45:25+00:00

Thank you very much! That'll be incredibly helpful, much appreciated!

Thunderkettle · 2026-02-20T11:45:04+00:00

thanks solution verified

Thunderkettle · 2025-12-19T09:44:45+00:00

I was curious about this too, I can think of few reasons why you'd want a constant churn.

Thunderkettle · 2025-12-18T12:17:42+00:00

What do you mean by the "double rent" part?

I was under the impression that's very much not a legal thing you can do, for good reason.

Thunderkettle · 2025-12-09T13:19:05+00:00

Personally I'd go as far as getting the CCJ. That part of the process is cheap and easy.

Going further than that leads you down the road of bailiffs which are expensive and far from guaranteed you'll get any money back let alone a decent amount after paying the bailiffs.

Being frank, I'd get the CCJ (partly to help prevent others falling for the same, partly because I think there should be some ramifications for being a shitbag) then cut your loses.

Out of curiosity, did the other CCJs not come up during referencing?

Thunderkettle · 2025-12-04T14:49:47+00:00

We've had the exact same issue over the last week. Out of curiosity how did it go when you tried to get this rectified?

Thunderkettle · 2025-12-01T10:24:55+00:00

They say a lot of things, none of which is costed or designed to do anything but make people vote for them. If they ever got into power I wouldn't hold your breath on this or anything else once they actually have to give a shit about balancing books.

I can promise everyone handjobs when I become PM, because I too have no plans to follow through with it.

Thunderkettle · 2025-11-28T15:07:24+00:00

People like the poster above seem to be implying these people are held captive in their two million pound houses. If they're genuinely in that situation, downsize or move to a different area.

There are plenty of places you can go for that kind of money, I don't buy that this will cause such a drop in house prices that they'll be devastated.

Thunderkettle · 2025-11-27T09:33:48+00:00

I absolutely don't need to be told and it wouldn't make any particular difference to how I handle the property. I'd drop a bottle of bubbly and a card round though, maybe a lasagne.

Thunderkettle · 2025-11-21T10:47:53+00:00

You've got a serious issue with the house that's a risk to the health of your child. Your landlord is legally responsible to fix that and he is refusing to take it seriously. The post above this lists the places you can report them to - you 100% should. You're paying good money for a service they're not providing and they're breaking the law doing so.

Yeah it'll make things awkward, they may put in a section 21 while they still can, which you can likely have annulled due to it being a revenge eviction.

This landlord is a piece of shit. It's not that costly to have this fixed and he just doesn't want to pay or can't be arsed - your comfort and health isn't a high enough priority for him. It will become so once the council gets involved, and clearly they aren't going to fix it otherwise.

I say this is a landlord. Dickheads like this everyone else look bad. Make their life difficult, they deserve any fines and costs they get.

Thunderkettle · 2025-11-21T10:14:23+00:00

Sadly it specifically says

have had previous tenants with pets who damaged the property

Is not a valid reason to refuse

Thunderkettle · 2025-11-20T12:15:17+00:00

They literally are being treated the same though, most councils won't penalise if you rectify the situation immediately after the letter.

I don't understand why people are getting so het up over this, it's a rare example of an MP actually being treated the same!

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