My mortgage broker says he needs my Hanworth solicitor’s panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. How do I discover this. I have tried my local Hanworth office but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your Hanworth lawyer . Most Hanworth conveyancing firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Hanworth is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Hanworth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hanworth you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hanworth 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 premises.

My brother has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Hanworth. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Hanworth conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the firm that you are considering.

I have just appointed agents to market my basement apartment in Hanworth. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, but I have recently received a half-yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

It best that you pay the invoice as you normally would because all rents and service invoices will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such matters? Can you recommend a Hanworth conveyancing firm to represent me?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Hanworth conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Hanworth flat is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 82.93 years.

We are soon to acquiring a property in Hanworth. Conveyancing is not over but we wish to keep our transaction price a secret from the likes of Rightmove. How could this be achieved ?

HM Land Registry are legally obliged to reveal price sold information on the official title for domestic properties nationwide including homes in Hanworth. The register of ownership is a public document, so HM Land Registry would be breaking the law if they failed to grant access to the register.

You can ask HMLR to withhold the price paid entry however the response will be in the negative.