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Bedford Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 940 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Bedford
  • 2 89% freehold and 11% leasehold conveyancing in Bedford for last year
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 80 days for conveyancing in Bedford
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £9,137
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £270

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bedford since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bedford

We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Bedford found by you but stumbled across alternative costs illustrations on the internet appear less pricey – why is this?

You can find numerous conveyancing organisations offering theoretically looks to be the cheapest conveyancing in Bedford. You should give due consideration about how much you respect your own move to you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the standard of the legal work. Some hide fees deep into the terms of business. The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Bedford neverbehave this way.

When does exchange of contracts happen for sale conveyancing in Bedford and do I need to attend the conveyancers branch?

Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Bedford you are welcome to attend to sign the paperwork. However, the firms we recommend provide a national conveyancing service and give just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The signing of the contract is not the important part. A signed contract is necessary for the conveyancer to address the formalities when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Bedford)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Bedford. I I am struggling to find out if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Can you assist?

You should phone your solicitor and enquire if they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please get in touch with Virgin Money who may be able to help.

My friend suggested that if I am buying in Bedford I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is sometimes included in the estimate for your Bedford conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Bedford around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Bedford Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Bedford.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Bedford. Now, I need the files however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Bedford of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Bedford it brings up many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?

The ideal method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in Bedford or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Bedford differ, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three costs illustrations from different solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bedford regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Bedford but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Sharman Law Llp, 1 Harpur Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PF
  • Hcb Park Woodfine Llp, 1 Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3TN
  • Deo Volente Legal Llp, Mayfair House, 11 Lurke Street, Bedford, Mk40 3hz, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3HZ
  • Ciampa Solicitors, 26 St. Marys Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0AS
  • Cowley Di Giorgio, 63 Harpur Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2SR

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bedford

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Bedford specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Sharman Law Llp, 1 Harpur Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PF
  • Hcb Park Woodfine Llp, 1 Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3TN
  • Deo Volente Legal Llp, Mayfair House, 11 Lurke Street, Bedford, Mk40 3hz, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3HZ
  • Premier Solicitors Llp, Premier House, Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3HU
  • Bhupendra Khetia Limited, Premier House, Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3HU

Planning law solicitors in Bedford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Bedford with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Sharman Law Llp, 1 Harpur Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1PF
  • Hcb Park Woodfine Llp, 1 Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3TN

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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