Conveyancing

Syllabus

Outlines of Land Law

The First Interview

The three stages of a Conveyancing Transaction; Pre-exchange of contracts; Searches and Enquiries

The draft contract: Deducing Title - Registered land and Unregistered land

Investigating Title: Mortgages

Exchange of contracts

Post contract/pre-completion: Requisitions on title; Transfer of Part, Conveyance, Assent, Searches; Obtaining funds. Preparing for completion,Completion - date time & place, Breach of contract, Notice to complete, Rescission; Completion

Post completion: Leaseholds: Possessory Title

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the different ways in which the legal estate in land can be held. 2. Be able to explain the procedure by which such legal estate is transferred from one person to another and the safeguards that are incorporated into such a transaction

Assessment

One mulitple choice test and one assignment of six questions. Approximately 2200 words

Entry Requirements

One of the Following:

Two GSCE's at Grade B or above

Four GCSE's at Grade C or D

A Level Law

BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)

ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications

ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma

Other (Please specify)

Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)