I own a freehold premises in Newport but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Newport and has limited impact for conveyancing in Newport but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Newport. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I am planning to move home in March. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Newport. Conveyancing solicitor was organised before I stumbled across your website.
On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the house keys from your property agent however this can only occur when the vendors conveyancers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. Subsequently you should inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Newport or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Newport.
My wife and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from Co-operative as we wish to conduct a loft conversion to our house in Newport. Do we need to select a high street Newport solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
Co-operative do not ordinarily instruct a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Co-operative panel.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Newport. I have a mortgage agreed with Skipton. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Newport. I now require my papers however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Newport of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
What does commercial conveyancing in Newport cover?
Newport conveyancing for business premises covers a wide range of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.
I only have 72 years unexpired on my flat in Newport. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the landlord. On the whole a specialist may be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Newport.
I inherited a 1 bedroom flat in Newport, conveyancing formalities finalised April 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Newport with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The ground rent is £60 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2083
With just 57 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.