My wife and I are buying a newly constructed duplex in Rogerstone and my conveyancer is telling me that she has to the lender to disclose incentives from the developer. I am nearing the developer’s deadline to exchange and I don't want to prolong the conveyancing. is my lawyer playing by the book?
You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your conveyancer. A precondition to being on a lender panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold property in Rogerstone. The property agents advise that it is usual for flats in Rogerstone to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 69 years unexpired.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 10/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Rogerstone?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Rogerstone. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Rogerstone differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Rogerstone come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because new home sellers in Rogerstone typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Rogerstone or who has acted in the same development.
I wish to rent out my leasehold apartment in Rogerstone. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?
Some leases for properties in Rogerstone do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Rogerstone - A selection of Queries before buying
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What is the name of the managing agents? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments? What restrictions exist in the Rogerstone Lease?
I'm buying a flat in Rogerstone. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't find my conveyancer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Is this a big problem?
Not every individual in the practice must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the conveyancing, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.