The UK is one of the few countries in the world where home ownership really strikes a chord with the population like no other. As the population grows then the only way to house them is to build more new property. This in itself has become a niche area of law. Many lawyers shy away from it due to the time pressure often placed and different nuances to already existing property. This book provides a practical guide for practitioners on how to approach such matters based on the writers' practical experience of dealing with these niche areas of law and their experience from running seminars on the topic for other lawyers across England and Wales. Planning, new homes warranties and the now infamous Help to Buy scheme will all be considered from a pragmatic perspective. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Paul Sams is a practicing property Solicitor actively involved in residential, residential and commercial development with niche specialisms in leasehold enfranchisement matters plus equity release. Rebecca East is a practicing Solicitor handling all aspects of residential conveyancing particularly new build purchases and equity release. CONTENTS Chapter One - Introduction Chapter Two - What Is "New Build Conveyancing"? Chapter Three - Planning and Building Regulations Chapter Four - New Homes Warranties Chapter Five - Searches Chapter Six - Mortgages Chapter Seven - Help to Buy Chapter Eight - Estate Charges Chapter Nine - Completion Chapter Ten - Conclusion

The Land Transfer Act is at the heart of conveyancing law and practice, a field in which many lawyers - both specialist and generalist - work. This book is a rapid-response, practical guide to the important changes to New Zealand property law coming in with the new Land Transfer Act. The Land Transfer Act also deals with a range of more complex issues, such as mortgages, easements, covenants, and subdivisions. It is essential that practitioners have a strong understanding of Land Transfer legislation. A Practical Guide to the Land Transfer Act is the first text on the Act, which marks a big and important change to the land transfer system in New Zealand, and will include a precis of the legislation, as well as commentary on key issues. As such, it will be a first port of call for practitioners and students wanting to understand the legislation, and grapple with its principles, contents, and wording. It is an essential text for lawyers, legal executives, LINZ officers, and for students and academics.

A Practical Approach to Conveyancing provides practical solutions to everyday problems encountered in the conveyancing process. Practical checklists and key point summaries appear throughout the book making it particularly suitable for students studying property law and practice on the Legal Practice Course.

Written by a leading authority in the area, A Practical Approach to Conveyancing offers a detailed and up-to-date account of the key principles and procedures underpinning the practice of conveyancing. It takes a pragmatic, rather than academic, approach to conveyancing, providing practical solutions to everyday problems encountered by conveyancing practitioners wishing to offer a cost-effective and efficient service. Combining coverage of residential and commercial conveyancing, this book provides highly practical guidance on each stage and is fully supported by sample documentation, enabling the reader to approach all aspects of the conveyancing process with ease and confidence. Now in its twenty-third edition, this book has firmly established itself as a core text supporting the study of the Legal Practice Course. Fully updated with the latest changes affecting the conveyancing process, this classic text is essential reading for all trainee or qualified solicitors, legal executives, or licensed conveyancers. Digital formats and resources This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - Access to a digital version of this book comes with every purchase to enable a more flexible learning experience-12 months' access to this title on Oxford Learning Link will be available from 15 July 2022. Access must be redeemed by 1 August 2024. - The online resources include specimen forms, links to useful websites, additional online appendices, interactive conveyancing timelines, and multiple choice questions for students to test their knowledge.

A Practical Approach to Conveyancing takes a pragmatic, rather than academic, approach to conveyancing. It provides practical solutions to everyday problems encountered by conveyancing practitioners wishing to offer a cost-effective and efficient service. Written by two leading authorities in the area with over sixty years' combined legal experience, A Practical Approach to Conveyancing offers a detailed and up-to-date exposition of the key principles and procedures underpinning the conveyancing process. The book provides practical guidance on each stage of commercial and residential conveyances, with realistic sample documentation to help you approach all aspects of a conveyancing transaction with confidence. Now in its nineteenth edition, this classic text has firmly established itself as a core text supporting LPC students. It is also essential reading for trainee or qualified solicitors, legal executives, or licensed conveyancers.

Covering the many changes to property law and conveyancing practice driven by the Scottish Parliament in recent years, including its land reform agenda, Conveyancing Practice in Scotland, Eighth Edition is an indispensable guide for residential and commercial property lawyers at all levels. Encompassing both commercial and residential conveyancing, the Eighth Edition of this highly regarded text, has been reviewed and updated throughout to take account of: - evolving and settled practice under the Land Registration etc (Scotland) Act 2012 - the practical effects of the community rights to buy - introduction of the Additional Dwelling Supplement on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax - prospective effects of the proposed Register of Controlled Interests in Land - the Scottish Law Commission proposals for changes to the law relating to title conditions, and heritable securities In addition to the property law aspects, this text also covers the practical and ethical considerations of acting in a conveyancing transaction, such as anti-money laundering procedures and conflicts of interest. Standard missive clauses are examined in detail with reference to their application in practice. Written by practising lawyers with many years of transactional and mentoring experience, this book is the only practical guide to managing conveyancing transactions in Scotland.