Property law

UK property law is a very broad area of law governing the use and ownership of property, which includes both real property and personal property. For the purposes of this section, we mostly discuss the law as it applies to real property.

Usually, a person’s home will be their most significant asset. It is important that you understand any legal transactions and obligations that you enter into regarding your property. For example, mortgage transactions and equity release can have substantial financial consequences and may result in you losing your home if you default. Similarly, leasing your property, or granting an easement over it, can impede your right to enjoy your own property.

In this section we have set out the main topics that might concern you regarding property law. Conveyancing is one area which will be relevant to most people at some point in their lives, so we have covered a range of issues under that section. The other sections include:

• Construction
• Deeds
• Easements
• Equity release
• Landlord and tenant
• Mortgages and repossession
• Planning law

If you would like to obtain legal advice on property law, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local property solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local property solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162.