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This 7th edition of
Unlocking Land Law has been extensively rewritten and updated. In particular it considers the decision in Regency Villas v Diamond Resorts and its effects; the law on forfeiture in co-ownership as considered in Challen v Challen as well as the many recent cases on proprietary estoppel.
List of contents
1. Introduction; 2. Common law and equity; 3. Registered Land; 4. The transfer and creation of property interests; 5. Equitable rights on land; 6. Licenses; 7. Proprietary estoppel; 8. Co-ownership; 9. Trusts of Land; 10. Easements; 11. Freehold covenants; 12. Mortgages; 13. Leases; 14. Adverse possession; 15. Commonhold
About the author
Judith Bray is Emeritus Professor of Law at the University of Buckingham. She has taught property law for many years and writes extensively on land law and other subjects. She is also a qualified Barrister.
Summary
Unlocking Land Law will help you grasp the main concepts of this core subject with ease. Containing accessible explanations in clear and precise terms that are easy to understand, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising land law.
The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning, helping you to advance with confidence:
- clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;
- key facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;
- end-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;
- cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;
- frequent activities and self-test questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice;
- sample essay questions with annotated answers prepare you for assessment.
This 7th edition has been extensively rewritten and updated to include discussion of recent changes and key developments in land law. These include the different ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has affected property transactions, and the changes in the rules with regard to electronic signatures and the witnessing of wills, as well as coverage of key recent cases and judgments, and their effect on the law.
