Me and my brother purchased a semi-detached Victorian house in Nettleham. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and TSB. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for 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 Nettleham and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

My business partner and I are looking to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering fixed fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Nettleham for below £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Nettleham, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your details or phone so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Nettleham for my sale. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

I am intending to sublet my leasehold flat in Nettleham. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A small minority of properties in Nettleham do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

I bought a 1 bedroom flat in Nettleham, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Nettleham with a long lease are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2104

You have 80 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Developers have recommended to me a solicitor and I've obtained an estimate from them. They are almost £400 cheaper than my preferred Nettleham property lawyer. Should I use them?

Developers often have panels of conveyancers who are quick and who know the developer’s documentation and lawyer. Plenty of developers offer an incentive to use their approved solicitor for this reason, any increased charges can be avoided and a developer won't put forward a conveyancing warehouse and run the risk of having the transaction delayed when they demand an exchange inside a month. The argument for not opting for the suggested solicitor is that they may be unwilling to fight for your interests for fear of alienating the housebuilder. If you worry that this may be the situation you should keep with your local Nettleham lawyer.