A Short History Of Page Nelson

1875

Practice commenced by William Tomlinson Page the Younger (to distinguish him from his father, of the same name) who was manager of the Lincoln and Lindsey Bank – now HSBC Bank at Stonebow, Lincoln. It is believed that he originally practiced from an office at the junction of Clasketgate and Flaxengate.

1887

Arthur Brown Porter taken into partnership - name changed to Page and Porter.

1900

Moved to new purpose built office at 5/6 Bank Street.  At the same time, joined by Harold E. Page, who was admitted in that year.  It is believed that he continued as an Assistant Solicitor during his father’s lifetime but with a condition that on his death Harold E. Page would be taken into partnership by Arthur Brown Porter.

1913

Death of William Tomlinson Page. Harold E. Page taken into partnership but as Junior Partner.

1920

Partnership dissolved after seven stormy years (including an actual or potential Chancery action over a right of way for Arthur Brown Porter to the strong-room!)  The property was “auctioned” between the Partners and Harold E. Page became sole owner (practicing as Harold E. Page). Arthur Brown Porter moved to premises in the High Street.

1928

Mr Page’s son, Arthur Douglas Page, taken into partnership as Page and Page, though after a few years left to take a post with Kodak Limited.  He remained a nominal Partner until just before World War II and the firm name continued as Page and Page.

1966

Death of Harold E Page (at age of 90) whereupon Practice purchased by J.R who changed its name to Page & Co in April 1967 moved to 5 Lindum Road.

2000

Merged with Nelson Wright and Walker to become Page Nelson.

2004

De-merged with several partners and fee earners leaving to join McKinnells Solicitors. Alan Horner left as sole practitioner.

2006

Steven Forster B.A. (Hons) joins as partner.

2008

Neil Jones taken into partnership and the Practice changes name to Page Nelson Solicitors Limited.

2012

Moved to new premises on Doddington Road, Lincoln.

Page Nelson is a Lincoln-based Solicitors who specialise in conveyancing law, making a will, Energy Performance Certificates, re-mortgaging, and residential and commercial property.

Page Nelson Solicitors move to new home

Page Nelson Solicitors of Lincoln, UK moved to a new home on March 24th, 2012.

Long established Lincoln law firm, Page Nelson Solicitors, moved from Lindum Road in the city centre to Victory House on the Henley Office Park, a modern two-storey building fronting Doddington Road.

This follows the letting of the entire ground floor of the building to Page Nelson Solicitors, the Lincoln solicitors by Hodgson Elkington LLP, chartered surveyors acting on behalf of county based developers Melbourne Holdings.

The 14 staff comprising four solicitors and ten support staff moved into their new home to be open for business from 26th March advised Steven Forster, a director at Page Nelson. “We are very much looking forward to making a fresh start at Victory House where we have prepared comfortable, specially configured offices which offer more space for clients and staff and which also has the big benefit of ample car-parking provision,” said Steven Forster.

Page Nelson can trace their roots in Lincoln back to 1875 and have been based on Lindum Road since the 1960s. The firm prides itself on providing clients with a professional, director-led service, specialising in conveyancing and wills and probate.


Page Nelson are Lincoln Solicitors who specialise in conveyancing law, making a will, Energy Performance Certificates, remortgaging, and residential and commercial property.

Existing easements and redevelopment

The Court of Appeal ruling in McAdams Homes Limited -v- Robinson turned on the response to two questions:-

1. Did the redevelopment represent a “change of identity” or a “radical change in character” of the dominant site – in that case previously a bakery - rather than a mere change or intensification of its use? and
2. Did the use of the redeveloped site result in a substantial increase or altered burden on the servient land?

It was established in this case that if both questions were answered in the affirmative then the easement would be suspended or lost.

Page Nelson are a Lincoln Solicitors who specialise in conveyancing law, making a will, Energy Performance Certificates, remortgaging, and residential and commercial property.

History Of Page Nelson

1875 Practice formed by William Page the Younger (to distinguish from his father who was at the time Manager of the Lincon and Lindsey Bank now the HSBC at the Stonebow).

1887 Arthur Porter taken in to partnership and name changed to Page and Porter.

1900 Moves to new premises at 5/6 Bank Street Lincoln. Joined by Harold Page who was admitted as a solicitor at the same time.

1913 William Page dies and Harold Page replaces him as partner.

1920 Partnership dissolved after 7 stormy years. A B Porter moves on whilst

William Page continues.

1928 Mr Page’s son Arthur is taken into partnership as Page and Page. But left soon after to take a post with Kodak.

1966 Death of Harold Page at 90 whereupon John Rowe purchased the practice and changed the name to Page & Co.

1966 Alan Horner joins from Andrew & Co and is taken in to partnership soon after.

1998 Merger with Nelson Wright and Walker to become Page Nelson.

2004 De-merged with several partners and fee earners leaving to join McKinnells to leave Alan Horner as a sole practitioner.

2006 Joined by Steven Forster as partner.

2008 Neil Jones taken in to partnership. Practice becomes Page Nelson Solicitors Limited.

Page Nelson are a Lincoln Solicitors who specialise in conveyancing law, making a will, Energy Performance Certificates, remortgaging, and residential and commercial property.

Legal indemnity insurance

Legal indemnity insurance is being demanded by Buyers and offered by Sellers to protect the Buyer (and any lender they have) from defects in title which cannot otherwise be resolved.

This type of insurance has been around for a number of years but whilst in the past it was used infrequently, it is now seen as offering a quick and low-cost alternative to the work that might otherwise be required in order to remedy the defect.

The premium for such a policy is paid only once, and the benefits of the policy are generally transferable to successors in title (although cover may need to be increased in line with value in later years). Examples of cover are:

• Breach of covenant.
• Absence of easement.
• Good leasehold title.
• Lack of planning permission/building regulations.
• Absent Landlord

Unknown easements, rights and covenants.

Page Nelson are a Lincoln Solicitors who specialise in conveyancing law, making a will, Energy Performance Certificates, remortgaging, and residential and commercial property.

What is Gas Safe?

Anyone carrying out gas work must have a Gas Safe Register ID card. If not, they are breaking the law and of course by doing so they are putting you at risk.

Gas safety is one of the most important factors in having a safe home. The dangers that surround unsafe gas appliances are deadly serious. Poorly maintained, faulty or badly installed gas appliances can lead to poisoning by carbon monoxide the effects of which can be fatal.

How do you know whether the gas engineer is safe? Always ask to see your gas engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card to make sure they are safe and legal. The Gas Safe register is here to make sure you don’t fall into the trap of paying for illegal gas work with your health, and possibly your life.

Remember, any work done by a suitably qualified Gas Safe engineer will be certificated and that certificate will be required when you come to sell your home.

Page Nelson are a Lincoln Solicitors who specialise in conveyancing law, making a will, Energy Performance Certificates, remortgaging, and residential and commercial property.

Stamp Duty Land Tax and First Time Buyer’s

Alistair Darling in his 24 March 2010 Budget introduced relief from stamp duty land tax for purchases of residential property at up to £250,000 where the purchaser or all the purchasers are first time buyers and intend to occupy the property as their only or main home. This relief is time-limited to two years.

The new relief is available for residential purchases where the effective date being normally the date of completion is on or after 25 March 2010 and before 25 March 2012.

Page Nelson are a Lincoln Solicitors who specialise in conveyancing law, making a will, Energy Performance Certificates, remortgaging, and residential and commercial property.