Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Legal · Easements
Removing an easement
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In short: An easement, such as a right of way or a right to run pipes, benefits one piece of land over another. It usually lasts unless it's formally released by the person who benefits, both pieces of land come into the same ownership (merger), or, rarely, it's shown to have been abandoned, which is hard to prove. A deed of release, registered at the Land Registry, is the usual route. Easements can affect value and development plans. Take legal advice. Fraser Bond can value property affected by easements.
| Route | How it works |
|---|---|
| Deed of release | The benefiting owner agrees, often for payment |
| Merger | Both properties owned by the same person |
| Abandonment | Clear intention to give it up; hard to prove |
| Variation | Agree to move or change the route |
Ways an easement can end
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Can I block a right of way?
Not if it's a valid easement.
Can I buy out an easement?
Yes, by agreeing a deed of release.
Does an easement reduce value?
It can, depending on its effect.
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