Land Law

“The current law on constructive trusts of the family home provides the courts with flexibility for determining the division of property ownership when unmarried cohabitees separate, and achieves fair outcomes. Many would agree that legislative intervention is no longer necessary.”

Notes on land registration from a 1st class student.

Essay title: The law on constructive trusts of the family home generates unfairness, uncertainty and hardship. Discuss.

A concise, accurate and detailed essay plan explaining and analysing the statement 'possession is 9/10ths of the law. Looking at the law of adverse possession. Analysed and criticised using established and heavy-weight academics to support the argument. Achieved a first class in the final exam.

A concise, accurate and detailed summary of how to approach a problem question on fixtures and chattels as the subject of land transfers. Structure and approach helped me achieve a first class in the final exam.

A concise, accurate and detailed summary of how to approach a problem question on leases and licences. Structure and approach helped me achieve a first class in the final exam.

A concise, accurate and detailed summary of how to approach a problem question on co-ownership of registered and unregistered land. Structure and approach helped me achieve a first class in the final exam.

A concise, accurate and detailed summary of how to approach a problem question on freehold covenants. Structure and approach helped me achieve a first class in the final exam.

A concise, accurate and detailed essay plan describing the how the law operates in relation to adverse possession of registered land. Analysed and criticised using established and heavy-weight academics to support the argument. Achieved a first class in the final exam.

A concise, accurate and detailed essay plan describing and critiquing the judgment in the landmark case of Bruton v London & Quadrant Housing Trust. Analysed and criticised using established and heavy-weight academics to support the argument. Achieved a first class in the final exam.