Essential Property Law and Practice for SQE1

Essential Property Law and Practice for SQE1 explains the key principles of property law and practice in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand style. Principles are introduced and illustrated with reference to realistic practical examples. Written specifically for SQE study, this book provides an overview of five types of property transaction, with a coherent and structured approach to dealing with these from start to finish. It also includes a range of supportive features: - Transaction overview. A flowchart guiding you through the stages of each type of transaction, with signposts to the relevant chapters. Appendices also include examples of key documents and forms needed for different types of transaction. - Revision points. Each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points. - Multiple choice questions. Each section of the book provides multiple-choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers to enable you to test your knowledge). Further multiple-choice questions and answers are also provided on the companion website. Part of Routledge's Essential Law for SQE1 series, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the property law and practice element of SQE1 and will enable you to test your assessment skills. Without the assumption of any prior knowledge of property law and practice, it is suitable for any SQE candidate, whether a law or non-law graduate.

Eliza Hakes is a Lecturer in Law at Aston University. Eliza worked as a solicitor before moving to work in higher education, where she has experience designing materials and teaching on the LLB, GDL, LPC, SQE, and Bar Training Course. Martin George is Professor of Land Law and Dean of the School of Law and Social Sciences at Aston University. He is an academic fellow of the Inner Temple, and an academic associate member of Gatehouse Chambers.

1. Using this book 2. The context of a property transaction Phase 0: Commercial considerations 3. Commercial considerations and taking instructions Phase 1: Due diligence 4. Investigating title to unregistered land 5. Investigating title to registered land 6. Analysing the entries arising from title investigation 7. Searches against the property 8. Planning permission and building regulations 9. Making enquiries of the seller Phase 2: The documentation 10. The licence 11. The sale contract 12. The transfer deed 13. The lease 14. The mortgage deed Phase 3: preparing for completion 15. Exchanging the sale contract 16. Pre-completion searches and enquiries 17. Practical steps to prepare for completion Phase 4: Completion 18. Consequences of late completion 19. Completion Phase 5: Post-completion 20. Post-completion steps Phase 6: Leasehold management 21. Consent under a lease 22. Enforcing leasehold covenants 23. Ending a lease. Appendix 1: André's purchase of the House. Appendix 2: Style&Go Ltd's purchase of the Salon. Appendix 3: Style&Go Ltd's purchase of the Car Park. Appendix 4: Grant of the Nail Bar Lease to Polished Perfection Ltd. Appendix 5: Assignment of the Nail Bar Lease to Gemma's Gels Ltd. Appendix 6: External documents. Appendix 7: Answers to Multiple Choice Practice Questions