Property Law 2020-2021

Thirteenth Edition

Robert Abbey and Mark Richards

Legal Practice Course Manuals

Offering full coverage of both residential and commercial conveyancing transactions, the book combines overviews of key topics with highly practical guidance
Realistic case studies, fully supported by online sample documentation, contextualize learning by charting the progress of a typical conveyancing transaction from beginning to end, familiarizing the reader with the documents and processes they will encounter in practice
Self-test questions and short revision questions, located at the end of chapters and divided into residential and commercial conveyancing, support independent study and provide an opportunity for the reader to assess their knowledge
Conduct point boxes clearly highlight situations where an awareness of professional conduct principles is essential, and offers advice for the practising solicitor
Key point summaries provide a useful checklist to ensure all essential points of a topic have been understood, while references to further reading and useful websites encourage independent exploration of the subject
A dedicated chapter on assessment advice helps students tackle examinations with confidence
Accompanying online resources offer additional study support, including case study documentation linked to the case studies contained in the book, problem questions and answer guidance, two interactive timelines covering both residential and commercial conveyancing, an additional chapter on commonhold, and multiple choice questions
Access to a digital version of this book comes with every purchase to enable a more flexible learning experience - 12 months' access to this title on Law Trove will be available from 15 July 2020. Access must be redeemed by 30 June 2021

New Edition

Property Law 2020-2021

Thirteenth Edition

Robert Abbey and Mark Richards

Description

Property Law is the perfect companion to guide you through the intricacies of the conveyancing process. Drawing on the authors' considerable experience of legal practice, and suitable for use on courses with either a residential or a commercial conveyancing focus, this book offers lively and accessible explanations of often complex processes. With highly practical guidance on how to approach each stage of a conveyancing transaction in practice, this book is ideal for use as a core text on the Legal Practice Course or as a valuable source of reference where knowledge of the conveyancing process is essential.

Online Resources

This book is also supported by online resources, which include:

- Multiple choice questions
- Case study documentation
- Guide to completing prescribed clauses in leases
- Problem questions and answer guidance
- Interactive timelines
- Additional chapter: Commonhold
- Lists of wider reading and websites for further information
- Figures from the book

New Edition

Property Law 2020-2021

Thirteenth Edition

Robert Abbey and Mark Richards

Legal Practice Course Manuals

1:Introduction
2:Important principles of land law
3:An outline of a conveyancing transaction
4:Taking instructions and other initial matters
5:The draft contract
6:Pre-contract searches and enquiries
7:Town and country planning
8:Deducing and investigating title
9:Mortgages
10:Exchange of contracts
11:The purchase deed
12:Pre-completion procedures
13:Completion
14:Post-completion procedures
15:Delays and remedies
16:Leaseholds
17:New properties
18:Commercial conveyancing
19:Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Pt II
20:Assessment guidance

New Edition

Property Law 2020-2021

Thirteenth Edition

Robert Abbey and Mark Richards

Legal Practice Course Manuals

Author Information

Robert Abbey, former Professor of Legal Education and Practice, University of Westminster, and Mark Richards, Solicitor and Visiting Lecturer in Law, University of Westminster

Mark Richards is a Solicitor and Visiting Lecturer in Law at the University of Westminster. He has previous experience as a partner in a central London solicitors' firm specializing in all aspects of property law.

Robert Abbey is a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and former Professor of Legal Education and Practice at the University of Westminster. He is the former Deputy Adjudicator to HM Land Registry, and former Chief External Examiner in property law and practice for the Solicitor's Regulation Authority.