ABSTRACT

Q Explain the main features of the registered land system Q Understand the need for reform of the land registration system that was introduced

in 1925 and describe the main features of the reforms of the Land Registration Act 2002

Q Describe the transfer of legal title in registered land Q Explain how third party rights are protected on the register Q Understand the role of third party rights that override the register Q Describe the circumstances when the register can be altered

In view of the signifi cance of land, it is important to have some reliable system of recording transactions involving land ownership.