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Sample quotes

The following information is based on a typical quote for houses valued at £250,000.

Select from one of the options below to see an example quotation.

£250,000 Freehold Property

For Remortgaging

Our Legal Fee

£299

Land Registry Fee

£40

Official Copies

£42

Arranging Search Indemnity

£30.60

VAT (where applicable)

£59.80

Total

£471.40

£250,000 Freehold Property

For Transfer of Equity

Our Legal Fee

£299

Land Registry Fee

£40

Official Copies

£42

Arranging Search Indemnity

£30.60

Stamp Duty Land Tax Fee

£50

VAT (where applicable)

£86.34

Total

£547.94

Buying a house in Bedford

With a population across the borough of over 150,000, Bedford is a town found on the banks of the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire. It is ideally located between Oxford, Cambridge and London, and thanks to its convenience as a commuter town there is a strong property market in the area.

When buying or selling property in Bedford, you’ll require the services of a lawyer to help you complete the required legal work.

My Home Move Conveyancing can offer you award winning customer service, which we combine with our innovative use of technology and extensive knowledge of local markets.

We assign our clients a dedicated conveyancer who will oversee your case from start to finish, providing you with a constant point of contact and regular progress updates. At My Home Move Conveyancing we are proud to supply our conveyancing services to customers purchasing a wide variety of homes across Bedford, from late Georgian properties in the town centre to upmarket apartments in the Cultural Quarter and desirable riverside properties.

Local statistics

The average house price in Bedford is £183,418. During the last 12 months terraced and semi-detached properties were most popular and sold a very similar amount, fetching an average of £192,581 and £231,852 respectively. Detached properties sold for an average price of £322,266, and flats for £126,443.

Essential info

The local authority responsible for properties is Bedford Borough Council. They can be contacted on 01234 267 422 or at the following address:

Borough Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP

The local area

Bedford is a cosmopolitan town with a modern feel that nicely complements the area’s heritage. There are a number of cultural venues to check out, including the Higgins Art Gallery and Museum, the John Bunyan Museum, and the Bedford Corn Exchange. Property in Bedford is relatively affordable when compared with towns closer to London, which makes it popular among commuters.

As such there are good transport links available in Bedford, with trains available that run to London St Pancras in under 40 minutes. The M1 motorway passes to the west of town, while the A6 heads south towards Luton. London Luton Airport is around 20 miles away, while London Stansted is approximately double this. Local town Dunstable is only a short drive away.

Bedford is home to a campus of the University of Bedfordshire, while there are a number of good schools for families with younger children to consider, although it should be noted that the borough operates a three-tier education system. Notable options in the area include Putnoe Primary School, Lincroft Middle School, Alameda Middle School, Sharnbrook Upper School, St Thomas More Catholic School and Redborne Upper School and Community College.

About us

We’re here to guide you into your new home. Working with experienced conveyancers and industry experts, we help to make your move as easy, cost-effective and convenient as possible.

Why choose us?

We’ll find out what’s important to you and what’s unique about your move, so we can match you with the conveyancing firm within our group that best suits your needs.

The Simplify family are all rated Excellent on TrustPilot, so rest assured you’ll only ever receive the best service.

Using the right combination of tech and people, at the right points in your journey, helps to fast track the process and keep you in control.

What's involved in conveyancing

Once you have your offer accepted, it’s time to get the ball rolling on legally transferring the ownership to you. Find out more about the conveyancing process when buying a house.

If you are selling a house, you will need a conveyancer to act for you. Find out more about the conveyancing process when selling a house.

If you’re remortgaging your house you may need to appoint a conveyancer to help complete the legal work. Find out more about the remortgage conveyancing process.

Get in touch

Move Specialist team

If you would like to discuss a quotation you have received please call our Move Specialists on

0333 234 4425

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Conveyancing team

If you would like to speak to someone about your case please call our Conveyancing Team on

0345 234 0230

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8pm

Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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