The only book on land law to include a running case study to illustrate how the law works in practice. Trusted by students for over 30 years, Textbook on Land Law gives a practical and innovative edge to modern land law. Perfectly pitched for students studying land law for the first time, the running case study will galvanize interest in the topics by allowing students to visualize and engage with the topics. - Features practical examples throughout to provide students with a frame of reference to put this often abstract subject into a clear context - Combines academic detail and accuracy with a direct and engaging writing style to give lucidity to complex areas - Examines core areas covered on land and property law courses, and has been consistently relied upon and refined over seventeen editions - Includes extracts and sample legal documents to demonstrate how land law works in the real world and end-of chapter further reading references to direct additional research New to this edition: - New self-test questions with immediate feedback at the end of every chapter to review and improve knowledge retention - Discussion of the effect of 'adverse possession' of registered land by a fraudulently registered proprietor in Nasrullah v Rashid (2018). - Examination of the role of intention in defining the lease/licence distinction in Global 100 Ltd v Laleva (2021). - Analysis of Ali v Khatib (2022) on the circumstances in which 'occupation rent' is payable by a co-owner in occupation to a co-owner who is not in occupation - Consideration of Hudson v Hathaway (2022) on the effect of changing intentions on a beneficial joint tenancy of the family home and the need for detrimental reliance where a common intention constructive trust is being recognised - Commentary on the important new Supreme Court decision on remedies in proprietary estoppel cases, Guest v Guest (2022). Digital formats and resources The 19th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - This textbook is also accompanied by online resources including self-test questions with instant feedback and guidance on approaching land law problems.

This edited collection of papers comes from the well-established Modern Studies in Property Law biennial conference. It examines a diverse range of topics in property law and uses a wide range of methodological approaches to reflect on a variety of current and emerging themes and important issues that have been overlooked, offering new analysis and insights that will be valuable for property lawyers, academics, and students. It considers new developments in property law, including those connected with digital assets and the issues that have arisen from co-housing. The contributors are leading academics and practitioners from several common law jurisdictions, which expands the book’s focus and enhances its value to the reader.

Practical and contextual in its approach, lucid and engaging in style, Textbook on Land Law enlivens the subject for students. The innovative running case study used throughout illustrates the law in action, helping students to visualize the real life applications of the law and demystify abstract concepts. Academic details on key topics are explained straightforwardly for an accessible learning experience. This is enhanced by additional examples, extracts, diagrams, and sample documents which contribute to the building blocks of a clear framework, enabling students to gain a pragmatic understanding of the essential principles. A glossary of key terms is included at the end of the book for ease of reference, while end-of-chapter reading suggestions support further research and exam preparation. Digital formats and resources The eighteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - This textbook is also accompanied by online resources including self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on approaching land law problems, as well as additional examination of topics such as leasehold covenants, perpetuities and accumulations, and undue influence and mortgages. There will also be updates on the legal developments of land law.