Property—new starter guide


Published by a ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø Property expert
Practice notes

Property—new starter guide


Published by a ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø Property expert

Practice notes
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This is an introductory guide to non-contentious property law and practice. It is aimed at trainees and others who are new to the Property practice area.

The guide focuses on the basic principles which apply to property law and practice. It includes numerous links to other Lexis+® UK materials which provide more comprehensive information on the topics covered. Those who are new to property law are likely also to find the Overviews in each of the topics in Property useful. Where something is not covered by this basic guide, return to the Property homepage to browse further content, or use LexisAsk to ask the team a question.

For those involved in property disputes work, see also Property Disputes—new starter guide.

Topics covered

  1. •

    What do property lawyers do?

  2. •

    Land ownership

  3. •

    Land registration and hm land registry

  4. •

    Transferring land—residential and commercial conveyancing

  5. •

    Mortgages and legal charges

  6. •

    Leases, licences and the nature of occupation

  7. •

    Commercial leases

  8. •

    Commercial leases and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

  9. •

    Residential leases

  10. •

    Agricultural leases

  11. •

    Documents supplemental to leases

  12. •

    Planning and environment

  13. •

    Property

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