I own a freehold house in Redland yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Redland and has limited impact for conveyancing in Redland but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.

After looking at online forums for a cheap solicitor in Redland, many post that I should look for a CQS accredited lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's major lenders. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Redland is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.

I require expedited conveyancing in Redland as I am under pressure to exchange contracts in less than 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Redland the following are instances of issues that can crop up and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Hoping to buy a property located in Redland and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Redland. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Redland area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Redland. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I bought a house in Redland last 4/12/2023 and to date it is still not recorded with the Land Registry. It is part of a development site and my conveyancing practitioner told me that it can take 12 months to complete the registration formalities. I have contacted HM Land Registry directly and they have informed me the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. Do I need to be concerned?

get in touch with your lawyer - Where you are unsatisfied with the responses, enquire as to their internal complaints protocol and amplify your problem to a Partner. Registrations for Redland conveyancing are not known to be particularly slow.