Megarry & Wade provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all aspects of the contemporary law of real property as well as valuable information on the historical background of the law. First published in 1957, it is Sweet & Maxwell’s flagship frontlist title in this subject area – it is a clearly structured, comprehensive, and authoritative text that covers every aspect of the subject. The book examines the conventions and principles of the subject in a way that is seldom replicated elsewhere. The text covers every element of the law of real property and offers a complete explanation of the law as it stands. The text itself is divided into clearly referenced and accessible chapters – each chapter comprehensively addresses a specific area of law and has been formulated for ease of navigation and the natural flow of information to the reader. The book introduces the reader to substantive areas of law before dealing with the complex issues which can arise in relation to priorities between competing interests. Basic principles and concepts are given a full explanation and applied in greater detail in a historical, contextual, and practical manner, enabling the reader to develop a firm grasp of the subject and its key issues. It covers a broad subject but is authoritative and frequently cited. Places the development of land law in a historical context and sets out clearly the legal framework for real property, enabling practitioners to put the current law in context Covers the whole of the English law of real property, together with related subjects such as conveyancing, leases and wills and intestacy, in single volume, providing a vital tool for all property and conveyancing solicitors and barristers Provides a comprehensive examination of the rights and liabilities of landowners, setting out the legal requirements, explaining the technical issues and providing authoritative interpretation of statutes and measured analysis of relevant decisions Deals with the complex issues that can arise in relation to priorities between competing interests, highlighting potential issues and the means to resolve them Includes extensive case referencing, showing how the law can be applied in practice Incorporates the raft of recent legislation and case law that has transformed property law in England and Wales Explains the fundamentals, principles, and concepts of the law of real property, providing the ideal first point of reference to find a definitive answer on this broad subject Includes extensive case referencing, showing how the law can be applied in practice · Painstaking attention to detail Considers aspects of Land Law which other titles do not, e.g. the chapters on Wills, Perpetuities and Land Law, Settlements, Rentcharges A repository of historical material that cannot easily be found elsewhere Authoritative text frequently cited in court and drawn on by parliamentary draftsmen

This highly regarded and frequently cited title, first published in 1839, is a detailed analytical text that interprets statute and case-law and suggests solutions to the many problems that may arise. The authors provide summaries and informed examination of case law to help make clear the main themes of the law of easements and their subtle variations and exceptions. Gale on Easements: Interprets both statute and case law, suggesting solutions to problems which may arise in practice Sets out what constitutes an easement and goes on to focus on particular types, such as right of light, rights of way, air and support, boundaries and access to neighbouring land Traces cases to the present day from an historical point of view Explains the development of the law via in-depth analysis of latest case law Offers remedies and advice for when an easement has been disturbed Provides summaries and examination of case law, including a wide range of Commonwealth cases Goes through the ways easements can be created Examines the how easements can be extinguished Defines what amounts to disturbance of easements and identifies the available remedies This 21st edition brings the reader up to date on the key caselaw developments since the last edition in 2016, including: The decision of the Supreme Court in the Regency Villas case, which reviewed the essential characteristics of an easement as originally identified in Re Ellenborough Park which clarifies numerous points Plymouth (Earl of) v Rees in the Court of Appeal which considered the implied limitations on an apparently wide right of entry reserved in a lease and set out the principles to be applied in construing such reservations Welford v Graham in which the burden of proof in prescription claims was elucidated The rule in Harris v Flower that a right of way may only be used for gaining access to the land identified as the dominant tenement in the grant continues to give rise to problems at the margins. Gore v Naheed says that it is all a matter of construction. Whether this enables all the authorities to be reconciled is discussed in detail Poste Hotels Limited v Cousins and London Borough of Brent v Malvern Mews which provided an interesting pair of decisions about when the court should grant a negative declaration; in one such a declaration was not granted and in the other it was Plus analysis of the many other decisions both at first instance and on appeal which illustrate established principles.

Megarry & Wade provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all aspects of the contemporary law of real property as well as valuable information on the historical background of the law. First published in 1957, it is Sweet & Maxwell’s flagship frontlist title in this subject area – it is a clearly structured, comprehensive, and authoritative text that covers every aspect of the subject. The book examines the conventions and principles of the subject in a way that is seldom replicated elsewhere. The text covers every element of the law of real property and offers a complete explanation of the law as it stands. The text itself is divided into clearly referenced and accessible chapters – each chapter comprehensively addresses a specific area of law and has been formulated for ease of navigation and the natural flow of information to the reader. The book introduces the reader to substantive areas of law before dealing with the complex issues which can arise in relation to priorities between competing interests. Basic principles and concepts are given a full explanation and applied in greater detail in a historical, contextual, and practical manner, enabling the reader to develop a firm grasp of the subject and its key issues. It covers a broad subject but is authoritative and frequently cited. Places the development of land law in a historical context and sets out clearly the legal framework for real property, enabling practitioners to put the current law in context Covers the whole of the English law of real property, together with related subjects such as conveyancing, leases and wills and intestacy, in single volume, providing a vital tool for all property and conveyancing solicitors and barristers Provides a comprehensive examination of the rights and liabilities of landowners, setting out the legal requirements, explaining the technical issues and providing authoritative interpretation of statutes and measured analysis of relevant decisions Deals with the complex issues that can arise in relation to priorities between competing interests, highlighting potential issues and the means to resolve them Includes extensive case referencing, showing how the law can be applied in practice Incorporates the raft of recent legislation and case law that has transformed property law in England and Wales Explains the fundamentals, principles, and concepts of the law of real property, providing the ideal first point of reference to find a definitive answer on this broad subject Includes extensive case referencing, showing how the law can be applied in practice · Painstaking attention to detail Considers aspects of Land Law which other titles do not, e.g. the chapters on Wills, Perpetuities and Land Law, Settlements, Rentcharges A repository of historical material that cannot easily be found elsewhere Authoritative text frequently cited in court and drawn on by parliamentary draftsmen

Conveyancing is the practical application of land law towards the creating and transferring of rights in land from one party to another. It is a process that places a heavy duty of care on the solicitors handling the transaction to ensure that each stage of the transaction is carried out with meticulous care. There is a whole range of laws that the conveyancing lawyer needs to be familiar with to effectively the various facets of convenyancing.

This book focusses on dealings in residential property. Starting with the story of “Grandma’s property”, each chapter picks up an important issue as it delves into the legal principles, issues, practice and procedure, backed with numerous case illustrations. Each chapter is carefully thought out and structured to provide a comprehensive and systematic guide to the conveyancer, walking through the process, step by step, with explanations, diagrams, worked examples, and sample letters and documents.

This guide also deals with the gamut of laws related to conveyancing, solicitors’ duty of care and liability in negligence, the Malaysian Bar Council Conveyancing Practice Guidelines, stamp duty, real property gains tax, the transfer and loan procedure related to property with and without individual title, legal fees, small estates distribution, Islamic home loans, and strata property. Special attention has been given to the laws relating to housing developers, and the complex legal issues and cases that have arisen. The book concludes with a peek into exciting times on the technology frontier in real estate through the evolving practice of electronic conveyancing.

Practical Guide to Conveyancing in Malaysia will prove beneficial for conveyancing lawyers, both experienced and novice, chambering pupils, as well as in-house counsel in the real estate and banking industries.

Key features

• Situation setting through the intriguing story of “Grandma’s property” to introduce the scope of each chapter.
• Carefully structured presentation of the law governing conveyancing practice and procedure related to residential property in Malaysia.
• Each chapter takes up a topic for discussion in a simple and easy-to-follow, practical way, replete with diagrams, charts, and worked examples.
• Dealings in property with and without title, financing procedures, stamp duty, real property gains tax, and solicitors’ remuneration are presented with simple worked examples.
• Exhaustive discussion of a wealth of cases related to each topic.
• Professional standards, ethics in conveyancing, solicitor’s liability in negligence, duty of care to third parties, and the incidence of fraud in conveyancing are dealt with thoroughly.
• Latest cases relating to housing developers including the right to damages for late delivery, extension of time, alternative agreements waiving rights under statutory agreements, strata titles, etc. are reviewed.

Conveyancing is the practical application of land law towards the creating and transferring of rights in land from one party to another. It is a process that places a heavy duty of care on the solicitors handling the transaction to ensure that each stage of the transaction is carried out with meticulous care. There is a whole range of laws that the conveyancing lawyer needs to be familiar with to effectively the various facets of convenyancing.

This book focusses on dealings in residential property. Starting with the story of “Grandma’s property”, each chapter picks up an important issue as it delves into the legal principles, issues, practice and procedure, backed with numerous case illustrations. Each chapter is carefully thought out and structured to provide a comprehensive and systematic guide to the conveyancer, walking through the process, step by step, with explanations, diagrams, worked examples, and sample letters and documents.

This guide also deals with the gamut of laws related to conveyancing, solicitors’ duty of care and liability in negligence, the Malaysian Bar Council Conveyancing Practice Guidelines, stamp duty, real property gains tax, the transfer and loan procedure related to property with and without individual title, legal fees, small estates distribution, Islamic home loans, and strata property. Special attention has been given to the laws relating to housing developers, and the complex legal issues and cases that have arisen. The book concludes with a peek into exciting times on the technology frontier in real estate through the evolving practice of electronic conveyancing.

Practical Guide to Conveyancing in Malaysia will prove beneficial for conveyancing lawyers, both experienced and novice, chambering pupils, as well as in-house counsel in the real estate and banking industries.

Key features

• Situation setting through the intriguing story of “Grandma’s property” to introduce the scope of each chapter.
• Carefully structured presentation of the law governing conveyancing practice and procedure related to residential property in Malaysia.
• Each chapter takes up a topic for discussion in a simple and easy-to-follow, practical way, replete with diagrams, charts, and worked examples.
• Dealings in property with and without title, financing procedures, stamp duty, real property gains tax, and solicitors’ remuneration are presented with simple worked examples.
• Exhaustive discussion of a wealth of cases related to each topic.
• Professional standards, ethics in conveyancing, solicitor’s liability in negligence, duty of care to third parties, and the incidence of fraud in conveyancing are dealt with thoroughly.
• Latest cases relating to housing developers including the right to damages for late delivery, extension of time, alternative agreements waiving rights under statutory agreements, strata titles, etc. are reviewed.

Megarry & Wade provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all aspects of the contemporary law of real property as well as valuable information on the historical background of the law. First published in 1957, it is Sweet & Maxwell’s flagship frontlist title in this subject area – it is a clearly structured, comprehensive, and authoritative text that covers every aspect of the subject. The book examines the conventions and principles of the subject in a way that is seldom replicated elsewhere. The text covers every element of the law of real property and offers a complete explanation of the law as it stands. The text itself is divided into clearly referenced and accessible chapters – each chapter comprehensively addresses a specific area of law and has been formulated for ease of navigation and the natural flow of information to the reader. The book introduces the reader to substantive areas of law before dealing with the complex issues which can arise in relation to priorities between competing interests. Basic principles and concepts are given a full explanation and applied in greater detail in a historical, contextual, and practical manner, enabling the reader to develop a firm grasp of the subject and its key issues. It covers a broad subject but is authoritative and frequently cited. Places the development of land law in a historical context and sets out clearly the legal framework for real property, enabling practitioners to put the current law in context Covers the whole of the English law of real property, together with related subjects such as conveyancing, leases and wills and intestacy, in single volume, providing a vital tool for all property and conveyancing solicitors and barristers Provides a comprehensive examination of the rights and liabilities of landowners, setting out the legal requirements, explaining the technical issues and providing authoritative interpretation of statutes and measured analysis of relevant decisions Deals with the complex issues that can arise in relation to priorities between competing interests, highlighting potential issues and the means to resolve them Includes extensive case referencing, showing how the law can be applied in practice Incorporates the raft of recent legislation and case law that has transformed property law in England and Wales Explains the fundamentals, principles, and concepts of the law of real property, providing the ideal first point of reference to find a definitive answer on this broad subject Includes extensive case referencing, showing how the law can be applied in practice · Painstaking attention to detail Considers aspects of Land Law which other titles do not, e.g. the chapters on Wills, Perpetuities and Land Law, Settlements, Rentcharges A repository of historical material that cannot easily be found elsewhere Authoritative text frequently cited in court and drawn on by parliamentary draftsmen