I own a semi-detached Georgian property in Droitwich. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and The Mortgage Works. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. 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 for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Droitwich and other areas of 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 lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Droitwich and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act affords security of tenure to business leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a new lease and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Droitwich is one of our many locations in which the firms we work with have offices

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Droitwich for my house move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

Looking forward to complete next month on a leasehold property in Droitwich. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully next week. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Droitwich should include some of the following:

You should receive a copy of the lease Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the lessee, head lessor, landlord Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property? Alterations to the premises Rent payments - what is due and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this is subject to change

Droitwich Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries before buying

Are there any major works on the horizon that will add a premium to the maintenance costs? Is there a share of the freehold? Make sure you discover if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Droitwich. If you like the apartmentin Droitwich yet your dog is not allowed to move with you then you will be presented with a difficult decision.

My lawyers in Droitwich have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. To assist with my purchase I took out a mortgage with the bank. Is it case that being on the lender conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?

It very much depends from lender to lender but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the bank Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the mortgage company directly.