ABSTRACT

Essential Land Law for SQE1 explains the key principles of Land law in a clear, easy-to-follow style. Principles are introduced and illustrated with reference to practical examples. The book demonstrates the skills of understanding and analysing the law, taking a clear and structured approach to analysing the facts and then applying the relevant principles. It also includes a range of supportive features:

  • Revision points: Each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points.
  • Problem questions: To test understanding and analytical skills applied to practical scenarios. The SQE1 companion website provides suggested answers.
  • Multiple choice questions: Each chapter of the book provides multiple choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers in an appendix to enable you to test your knowledge).

Part of Routledge’s Essential Law for SQE1 series, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the Land law element of SQE1 and enables you to test your assessment skills. Without the assumption of any prior knowledge of Land law, it is suitable for both undergraduates and non-law graduates.

chapter 2|14 pages

Unregistered Land law

chapter 3|10 pages

Registration of title (registered land)

chapter 4|10 pages

Co-ownership 1

Informal acquisition of title (implied trusts)

chapter 5|6 pages

Co-ownership 2

Trusts of land

chapter 6|10 pages

The law of leases

chapter 7|12 pages

Licences and proprietary estoppel

chapter 8|10 pages

Easements and profits à prendre

chapter 9|12 pages

Freehold covenants

chapter 10|8 pages

Adverse possession

chapter 11|12 pages

Mortgages