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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Synopsis

This module is designed to provide you with practical insight into English residential property transactions (the process of conveyancing).  The process of legally conveying a residential property from one party to another is complex.  In this module, conveyancing will be considered in all its contexts: freehold and leasehold, registered and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The module is delivered through workshops. These sessions are used: To communicate an outline of the subject areas.To establish that students have an accurate grasp of the key facts and principles covered in class and have expanded upon in their reading.To allow information acquired in earlier sessions and reading to … For more content click the Read More button below. Before each session students will generally be required to read issued materials and independently research topics, and sometimes to prepare draft solutions to questions. Oral communication will be encouraged during the sessions.

Outline Syllabus

The key elements of a freehold and/or leasehold residential property transaction including relevant taxation.Investigating a registered or an unregistered freehold and/or leasehold title.Pre-contract searches and enquiries undertaken when acquiring a freehold and/or leasehold property.The steps in progressing a freehold and/or leasehold property transaction to exchange of contracts.The SRA Principles, the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate a systematic and conceptual understanding of property law and practice.
2.
Develop a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in property law and practice.
3.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of professional techniques and approaches applicable to the practice of property law.
4.
Deal with complex issues in property law and practice both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate their conclusions clearly
5.
Demonstrate self-direction in tackling and solving problems and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks in a professional legal setting.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Exam

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

My Reading

Reading List