Focus: Land Law 6th ed

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Focus: Land Law provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the principles of land law in Australia. The book is designed to develop greater understanding of land law by identifying and explaining the key areas of study using a straightforward, structured approach. Written in plain English and referencing cases and legislation in all states and territories, the book covers basic land law concepts, successive interests, concurrent interests, leases and licence, native title, the Torrens system and encumbrances under the Torrens system. 

Sample problems and guided answers in each chapter are designed to test knowledge by reference to hypothetical scenarios calling for legal analysis.

The sixth edition has been extensively revised and includes references to the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld); the decisions in Issa v Owens [2023] QSC 4); State of Queensland v Morecroft [2024] QCA 11;  Bosanac v Commissioner of Taxation [2022] HCA 34; and Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu on behalf of the Gumatj Clan [2025] HCA 6. Sample problems and guided answers in each chapter are designed to test knowledge by reference to hypothetical scenarios calling for legal analysis.

Features

• Succinct and accessible discussion of the key principles of land law to develop a thorough understanding of all relevant concepts
• User-friendly design and strong pedagogic features
• Comprehensive coverage of all Australian jurisdictions

table of content

Part 1 - Concepts
1.  Property
2.  Land and Tenure
3.  Possessory Title and Adverse Possession
4.  Native Title
5.  Acquisition and Transfer of Proprietary Interests in Land
6.  Land Law Transactions and the Australian Consumer Law
Part 2 - Successive Interests
7.  Estates
8.  Future Interests
9.  Perpetuities
Part 3 - Concurrent Interests
10. Legal and Equitable Interests
11. Co-ownership 1
12. Co-ownership 2
Part 4 - The Torrens System
13. The Torrens System and Indefeasibility
14. Exceptions to Indefeasibility
15. Remedies
16. Priorities and Caveats
17. Strata and community titles
Part 5 - Leases and Licences
18. Leases 1: The Nature of Leases, Terminology and Essential Characteristics
19. Leases 2: Covenants in Leases
20. Leases 3: Determination of Leases
Part 6 - Easements, Mortgages and Restrictive Covenants
21. Easements and profits
22. Mortgages 1: General Principles and the Rights of the Mortgagor
23. Mortgages 2: The Rights of the Mortgagee
24. Restrictive Covenants