Deed of Easement — Word & PDF Template

This deed of easement template formally grants a right over land — such as a right of way, access, drainage or services — from one landowner to another. It sets out the route or area affected, the parties’ obligations and the registration steps, making it ideal for documenting access arrangements between neighbouring properties in England and Wales.

Who is this template for?

It is designed for landowners granting or receiving an easement, property buyers and sellers resolving access needs, developers, and conveyancers or solicitors preparing a formal grant of rights over registered or unregistered land.

What does the template include?

The deed is built from clear, ready-to-complete sections:

• Parties — identifies the grantor and grantee of the easement.
• Definitions — defines the key terms used in the deed.
• Grant of Easement — the formal grant of the right over the land.
• Route / Area of the Easement — describes the exact extent of the right.
• Consideration — any payment made for the grant.
• Duration — whether the easement is perpetual or time-limited.
• Grantor’s Obligations — the granting landowner’s responsibilities.
• Grantee’s Obligations — the benefiting party’s responsibilities.
• Registration — registering the easement at HM Land Registry.
• Binding Effect — confirms the right binds successors in title.
• Governing Law — confirms England and Wales law applies.
• Execution — correct signing formalities for a deed.

Easy to customise

The template opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, describe the route or area, choose the duration and payment options and edit any clause to fit your land.

Format and scope

Download instantly as an editable Word (.docx) file and a print-ready PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England and Wales property law and HM Land Registry registration.