A Practical Approach to Conveyancing

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 50 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 sixteenth edition, this classic text has firmly established itself as a core text supporting LPC students. It is also essential reading for anyone involved in the conveyancing process, whether you are a trainee or qualified solicitor, legal executive, or a licensed conveyancer.1. Introduction ; 2. Taking instructions and other initial matters ; 3. The draft contract ; 4. Pre-contract searches and enquiries, town and country planning ; 5. Deduction and investigation of title ; 6. Preparing for and implementing exchange of contracts; death or insolvency of contracting parties between exchange and completion ; 7. The purchase deed and mortgage ; 8. Pre-completion procedures and completion ; 9. Post-completion procedures: delays and remedies ; 10. Leaseholds and commonholds ; 11. New properties ; 12. Commercial conveyancing ; 13. Business tenancies and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part II ; Appendix 1: List of useful websites ; Appendix 2: The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol ; Appendix 3: Standard Conditions of Sale (5th edition) ; Appendix 4: Law Society's Standard Form of Contract ; Apendix 5: Example of an Epitome of Title ; Appendix 6: Precedent for Conveyance of Part of Unregistered Land ; Appendix 7: Completion Information and Requisitions on Title ; Appendix 8: Specimen Completion Statements ; Appendix 9: Law Society's Code for Completion by Post (2011 edition) ; Appendix 10: Standard Commercial Property Conditions (2nd edition) ; Appendix 11: The CML Lenders' Handbook for England and Wales - PART 1 ; Appendix 12: Mortgage Deed ; Appendix 13: Guide to Completing Prescribed Clauses ; Appendix 14: Specimen Land Registry Official Copy Entries and Title Plan ; Appendix 15: Additional chapter (online only)