2 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Ampthill took place. I have checked the Land Registry website 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 property 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.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Ampthill is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Ampthill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Ampthill you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Ampthill may determine 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.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Ampthill. I have chance upon a site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

I invested in buying a 2 bed flat in Ampthill, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Ampthill with a long lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 50

With just 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £36,100 and £41,800 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 supply the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I am buying a maisonette mortgage free. I have provided conveyancer with 2 separate forms of photographic identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Ampthill conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.