In the event thatI were to purchase a simple residential homein Bedford for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Bedford?

Any savings you would make will be limited to the Bedford conveyancing searches. The conveyancer still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, liaising with your vendors property lawyer, SDLT submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a mortgage but it won't be significant.

five months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Bedford took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 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 residence 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.

How does conveyancing in Bedford differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Bedford approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because new home sellers in Bedford usually acquire the land, 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 Bedford or who has acted in the same development.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Bedford. I've discover a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

We are midway through purchasing a house in Bedford. Conveyancing solicitor has called to say the title is "Leasehold". Should this adversely affect our Natwest valuation?

Bedford conveyancing does not usually involve leasehold houses. The key consideration here is the length of lease and the ground rent. If it's 999 years with a nominal rent, it's essentially freehold, so it’s unlikely to impact the saleability significantly.

At the other end of the spectrum, if it's, say, Sixty years it is bound to have a adverse impact on the saleability, and probably wouldn't be acceptable to the lender. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be set out in the lease to be supplied to your conveyancing practitioner.