Conveyancing in Newport
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Newport, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Newport and Norfolk clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Newport
The university and cathedral city of Newport lies on the River Usk close to the Severn estuary in Monmouthshire, and forms part of the Cardiff-Newport metropolitan area. Close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Brecon Beacons, the Gower coast and the Vale of Usk, the city offers an excellent quality of life with acclaimed schools, beautiful scenery and a lively sporting and entertainment scene.
The city centre is undergoing an investment programme to create new housing, retail, commercial and recreational facilities.
Excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and house prices around 60% of the national average, help make Newport a popular place to settle.
Council Tax in Newport (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,141.93 |
| B | £1,332.25 |
| C | £1,522.58 |
| D | £1,712.90 |
| E | £2,093.54 |
| F | £2,474.19 |
| G | £2,854.83 |
| H | £3,425.80 |
| I | £3,996.77 |
What will my solicitor do?
A property lawyer assists you with the legal aspect of the transaction. They will perform required due diligence, including obtaining searches from relevant authorities, such as Newport Council, raising enquires and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
Newport conveyancing solicitors may carry out additional checks to ensure properties conform to planning regulations, given the presence of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Purchasing with a mortgage?
Whether you are purchasing a build-to-rent property or buying a flat, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your mortgage bank.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.
More than 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Newport transaction without delay.
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Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when you buy a share in a property from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. With years of experience, Quittance's panel of expert solicitors will assist you with every step of the process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
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Selling a house or flat in Newport
When selling homes in Newport, your conveyancer will prepare the necessary documentation, including the draft contract and ID forms.
The conveyancer's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's questions, resolving issues like a dispute with the freeholder and redeeming the mortgage.
By taking action to coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, lenders and landlords, your lawyer will help make sure your transfer of ownership completes without delay.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Newport?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is significantly more difficult than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Newport must carry out additional tasks. This can involve sourcing an up-to-date service charge statement, through to details of historical insurance claims.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the vendor contact a conveyancer as early as possible.
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Remortgage in Newport
The official base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
Check your lawyer's lender panel status before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Bank of Ireland or moving to a 3-year tracker rate with Birmingham Midshires, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are buying out an ex-partner after a separation, dealing with inheritance tax planning or giving a property to a family member, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity solicitor. Your solicitor will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Newport?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Conveyancing legal fees
Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your lawyer for the legal services they provide for you.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges. Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in the small print. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
