Conveyancing Practice in Scotland

Conveyancing Practice in Scotland is the only practical guide to managing conveyancing transactions in Scotland. The Ninth Edition of this highly regarded text has been updated to cover the many changes to property law and conveyancing practice driven by the Scottish Parliament in recent years. Encompassing both commercial and residential conveyancing, this text covers not just the property law aspects but also the practical and ethical considerations of acting in a conveyancing transaction, such as anti-money laundering procedures and conflicts of interest. Standard missive clauses are examined in detail with reference to their application in practice. The new edition covers: - Transformation of the land registration process – Digital Submission Service and Register Land and Property - The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land - Practice in electronic signing, and electronic registration - The effect on practice of the Register of Overseas Entities - Ongoing Land Reform - Proposals for reform of Tenement Law - Proposals for reform of heritable securities; - Updates on case law and legislationTable of ContentChap 1: The Legal Profession Chap 2: The Framework Chap 3: New clients and new instructions Chap 4: The seller’s preparations Chap 5: The purchaser's overture Chap 6: The contract Chap 7: Searches and enquiries Chap 8: Examination of and reporting on title Chap 9: The conveying of the property: The disposition and other deeds Chap 10: Security Chap 11: Settlement and the final steps Chap 12: The collapsing contract Chap 13: Tidying up and feeing Chap 14: Registration of titleBiographical NoteAnn Stewart is a Property and Professional Development Adviser at Shepherd and Wedderburn and a senior professional support lawyer specialising in all aspects of commercial property.This text is the only practical guide to managing conveyancing transactions in Scotland. It is an indispensable guide and essential reading for residential and commercial property lawyers of all levels.The only practical guide to managing conveyancing transactions in Scotland.Highly regarded author who writes in a very reader friendly style suitable for both professionals and students.The most up to date text on the market covering the latest and forthcoming change in law.