Why would I instruct a Ampthill conveyancing company when national alternatives are more affordable?
To take your time to find get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Ampthill and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t expend your energy searching for the cheapest Ampthill conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a distressing move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. Emails can't take the place of a phone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of personalised service that you will never get with an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated on any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the office you will know who you need to speak to and they will ensure you are in the know.
I am about to exchange on the purchase of a house in Ampthill but as a result of wreckage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the vendor in the sum of six thousand pounds taking the form of a deduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of a side agreement yet Coventry BS will not agree to this. Should they have been informed?
The lawyer that is on the Coventry BS approved list is duty bound to advise Coventry BS of any changes to the sale price. If you prohibit your conveyancer to disclose the price change to Coventry BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Coventry BS and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Ampthill.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Ampthill? Is this really warranted?
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Ampthill conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill showing where you reside.
In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are duty bound to investigate not just the identity of conveyancing clients but also the origin of the money that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this will lead to your lawyer ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.
Your property lawyers are duty bound to notify the appropriate authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.
I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Ampthill. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 6/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Ampthill is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Ampthill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Ampthill you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ampthill may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
Midway through the sale of a leasehold flat in Ampthill. Conveyancing is fine but we have been asked to pay an extortionate amount by the managing agents. To date we have issued a cheque for £295.50 for a leasehold management information and then another £200 plus VAT for additional questions raised by the purchaser's property lawyer.
Your conveyancing practitioner will not have any say over the level of the charges for this information however the typical costs for the information for Ampthill leasehold premises is £395. For Ampthill conveyancing transactions it is conventional for the seller to cover the charges. The freeholder or their agents are not duty bound to answer such questions most will agree to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices disproportionate to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no legislation that requires capped charges for administrative tasks. Nor is there any legal time frame by which they are duty bound to issue the information.