Unlocking Land Law

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.

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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.