My mortgage broker says he needs my Thames View lawyer’ panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have contacted my local Thames View office but they have not got back to me yet.

You are best placed to get this information from your Thames View solicitor . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

We are downsizing from our home in Thames View and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Thames View conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Thames View. Having lived in Thames View for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

I purchased a 4 bedroom Georgian house in Thames View. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Godiva Mortgages Ltd. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Thames View and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Thames View. I have land on a site which seems to have the ideal solution If it is possible to get all formalities completed via web 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 am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Thames View. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Thames View ?

Most houses in Thames View are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Thames View so you should seriously consider looking for a Thames View conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.

Following years of negotiations we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Thames View. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to make a decision on the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Thames View premises is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 61.36 years.