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Information for Home Buyers

Welcome to Old Domewood. Before purchasing a property here, it is important to understand the legal and ownership structure of the estate.

🔹 Freehold Ownership

All properties in Old Domewood are freehold. Ownership includes a shared interest in the private road. No single body has overriding control of the estate, and owners are not leaseholders under a management company.

🔹 About DPRA Ltd

DPRA Ltd was established as a holding company for the road deeds, not as a statutory management company. It does not have automatic powers to impose charges, alter property ownership terms, or bind new purchasers unless agreed individually and lawfully.

🔹 Contributions to Road Maintenance

The courts have confirmed that only maintenance costs, as defined under the deeds present on some properties, are chargeable. Not all properties contain such clauses, and there is no general obligation to pay company-imposed charges beyond what is legally permitted under the individual property title.

🔹 Deed Changes and New Owners

Buyers should be aware that DPRA Ltd is planning to introduce revised deed wording and may ask new owners to sign updated terms. Freeholders are not bound by changes to their deed or property obligations unless they have personally agreed to them. The company does not have the legal authority to alter property ownership terms without the consent of each individual freeholder.

🔹 Note for Sellers

Sellers are advised to exercise caution. There has been at least one instance where payment was demanded during a sale despite the matter having already been dismissed by the court. Actions of this kind may place unnecessary pressure on sellers and their solicitors, and appear to disregard the court’s position.

⚠️ We strongly recommend:

Before proceeding with a purchase:

Seek independent legal advice to fully understand your rights

Request a copy of any documents DPRA Ltd may ask you to sign prior to making any offer. 

Contact us if you'd like further clarity on the estate’s legal background.

RELEVANT COURT CASES AND RESULTS:

Court Reference.

1.  Claim 110MC773 DE 27th January 2020, Case withdrawn as illegal

2.  Claim 130MC429 DE 10th March 2020,   Case withdrawn as illegal

3.  Claim 285MC957  SF 23rd January 2023 Judgement on "balance of probability" for the claimant.

4.  Claim 290MC726, GP Final Hearing 18th December 2023, Result: Case Dismissed.

5.  Claim 387MC428, SF Final Hearing 18th January 2024,   Result: Case Dismissed,   Judgement for the Defendant. Claimant to pay witness's costs. Debt entered in the Public Register of Judgments, Orders, and Fines. County Court Judgement (CCJ) registered against DPRA Ltd as DPRA Ltd fails to pay within the 1-month time limit.

6.  Claim 275MC327,BD Final Hearing 9th February 2024, Result: Case Discontinued by Claimant, DPRA Ltd

7.  Claim 393MC247, BD Final Hearing 9th February 2024, Result: Case Discontinued by Claimant, DPRA Ltd

8.  Claim 436MC451, BD Final Hearing 9th February 2024, Result: Case Discontinued by Claimant, DPRA Ltd

9. Claim 436MC445, Result: Case Discontinued by Claimant, DPRA Ltd

10.Claim 290MC724, Result: Case Discontinued by Claimant, DPRA Ltd

11.Claim 394MC295, Result: Case Discontinued by Claimant, DPRA Ltd

12.Claim 436MC448, Result: Case Discontinued by Claimant, DPRA Ltd