Frequently asked questions

The developers, Berkeley Homes, had a set of covenants drawn up to protect the estate which it is the duty of the Management Company to uphold. The covenants state that 'No external alterations or garage, garden shed, outbuilding, extension or temporary building including a conservatory, other than a small garden shed or greenhouse shall be erected without the consent of the Transferor' (which is OWMC).

OWMC have defined a small shed as being anything less than 12 square metres and less than 2.3 metres high

Yes, but you cannot live in it.

HMO means 'House in multiple occupation'. These are not permitted on the Waterside estate (even with a license) due to covenants which all Waterside owners/shareholders commit to when buying a property on Waterside. "The property shall not be used for any purpose than as one private dwelling house in the occupation of one household only"

Please contact the Managing Agent with details of the vehicle (see OWMC Board), or download a notice to place on their windscreen (see Parking section).

The area between your property and the pathway. There is a map outlining the areas under OWMC control in the 'maps' section of the website.

Yes - any colour.

Yes, if it is between your property and the path/road. If it is beyond the path please ask using the link under 'grounds'.

You are resoponsible for the paths within your property boundary. If you spot any problems in the communally owned paths contact the managing agent (see OWMC Board).

email owra.owmc@gmail.com (mailto:owra.owmc@gmail.com?subject=FAQ)and we will try to get an answer for you