Master a concise, practical guide to the law of land and conveyancing.
This fourth edition presents a clear, systematic overview of private rights in land and the steps people use to transfer, prove, and secure property interests.
This edition expands and updates the scope to cover contracts for sale of land, conveyances, mortgages, leases, and settlements. It also notes how modern acts on land transfer and title registration affect ownership, proof of title, and the orderly transfer of real estate.
- How title is investigated and what matters may affect ownership or transfer
- How public registers and land charges influence the buyer’s and lender’s risk
- What the law says about alienations, encumbrances, and how to free land from charges
- Practical guidance on conveyancing processes and related statutes
Ideal for students and practitioners who need a concise, reference-ready statement of the leading rules and authorities on land law and conveyancing.