Which investigations are recommended in respect of the Conveyance dated 25 October 1991?

• A. Carry out environmental search and review restrictive covenants
• B. Review restrictive covenants and carry out environmental search
• C. Check the title plan for accuracy only
• D. Ignore covenants and environmental risks

Answer: (B)

Investigations on a conveyance should cover both any binding restrictions on the land and potential environmental risks. For a document dated 25 October 1991, it’s important to review restrictive covenants to see obligations or limitations that run with the land, such as how the property may be used or any rights of way or building restrictions. At the same time, carrying out an environmental search helps uncover contamination risks, flood or drainage issues, and other environmental factors that could affect value or development potential.

Together, these checks give a complete picture of what you can and cannot do with the property, and what liabilities might accompany ownership. Relying only on the title plan’s accuracy can miss legally binding restrictions, and ignoring covenants and environmental risks leaves the purchaser exposed. Therefore, the recommended approach is to review restrictive covenants and perform an environmental search.