Rent Charges - The Key Issues for Conveyancers

Introduction

Now that new build leasehold houses are essentially a thing of the past, a lot of people seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, particularly because the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 suggested it was riding to the rescue. However, the issues caused by section 121 of the Law of Property Act 1925 may actually be getting far worse and wide reaching.

As widely reported in the media, swathes of properties across the UK have rent charges attached to them, making some difficult to sell or refinance.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Why are rent charges so prevalent on new build property?
• What does section 121 of the Law of Property Act 1925 say?
• The consequences of rent charges
• Lenders’ attitudes
• Why the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 does not cure the issues that estate rent charges pose
• Solutions for dealing with rent charges

This webinar was recorded on 12th June 2025

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