In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Bedfordshire? Why is this being asked of me?
Bedfordshire conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property lawyers throughout the UK have an obligation under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to verify the identity of any client in order to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients are required to supply two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement no more than three months).
Confirmation of source of funds is also required under the money laundering laws as conveyancers are mandated to investigate that the money you are utilising to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the full purchase amount if you are a cash purchaser) has come from legitimate source (such as employment savings) and is not the fruits of criminal activity.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Bedfordshire. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Bedfordshire. Conveyancing is required. What is next?
Given that you are now for all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you should hire the services of a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you now have a tight deadline in which to complete the transaction. All auction property will have an associated legal pack. This will include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork specific to a leasehold property. You must hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. Do make sure that you have funds in place to complete on the date specified in the contract.
We are buying a 3 bedroom semi in Bedfordshire. We would like to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to ascertain if these alterations are permitted?
Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Bedfordshire can occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain alterations or necessitated the consent of another owner. Some additions need local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
I have been told by my conveyancer that lack of planning permission insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Bedfordshire conveyancing?
The appropriate level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Halifax and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.
four months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Bedfordshire completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I need to appoint one who is on the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Bedfordshire round the corner but she is not accepted by The Royal Bank of Scotland
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Bedfordshire on the The Royal Bank of Scotland panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Bedfordshire. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare fees for conveyancing solicitors in Bedfordshire and beyond.
Planning to complete next month on a studio apartment in Bedfordshire. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they are sending me a report next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Bedfordshire should include some of the following:
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You need to be advised what constitutes a Nuisance in the lease Ground rent - what is due and when is collected, and also know whether this will change in the future if lease has a provision for a reserve fund? Are pets allowed in the flat? Specifying your rights in relation to common areas in the building.For example, does the lease permit a right of way over an accessway or staircase?
I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Bedfordshire, conveyancing was carried out in 2005. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Bedfordshire with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2087
With just 62 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.