Includes bibliographical references and index.

Basic property principles -- Human rights -- Property interests -- Original acquisition of property interests -- The transfer and creation of property interests -- Formalities : rationale and trusts -- Formalities : estoppel -- The family home -- Purchasers : general principles and land charges -- Purchasers : registration of title -- Concurrent ownership : joint tenancy and tenancy in common -- Trusts of land -- Successive interests -- Leases : requirements and types -- Leases : obligations and remedies -- Leases : parties and the running of covenants -- Commonhold -- Licences -- Easements and profits -- Covenants -- Mortgages.