'The 'mirror' principle, the 'curtain' principle and the 'insurance' principle form the tripod on which the whole English and Welsh system of land registration rests'.Explain, in detail, these three principles.

(a) 'The 'mirror' principle, the 'curtain' principle and the 'insurance' principle form the tripod on which the whole English and Welsh system of land registration rests'. Explain, in detail, these three principles and discuss the validity of the statement quoted. and (b) What is an overriding interest and why is the concept important in relation to the transfer of title of land in England and Wales? (a) The object of registration of title is to make the transfer of land simpler, quicker, cheaper and safer. Previously in unregistered conveyancing, the vendor was required to produce documentary evidence of the past transactions over a period of 15 years to prove that he was the owner of the estate that he was selling. Registered conveyancing seeks to eliminate such lengthy inspections of deeds by putting in its place a register that can be inspected and prospective buyers can find a description of the land, the name of the registered proprietor and any third party registrable rights. The purchaser should at this stage have a complete up to date picture of the title of the property and if accompanied by a search of the local land charges register and a physical inspection of the land should afford adequate protection to any potential buyer. This system, however, is not perfect and certain rights are not registrable and may not be discovered even with the other checks

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Word guideline: 2000 words Submission date: Thursday 16 November 2006 Hand back during week commencing: 11 December 2006 Title: Siegfried has recently sold the freehold of his house, Crown Villa to Boris. When Boris moved in yesterday he discovered that Siegfried had removed the following items: (i) a bathroom mirror with integrated lighting; (ii) a microwave oven which had been situated in an alcove in the kitchen; (iii) a free standing cupboard which had been in the utility room and (iv) A large summer house which had been adjacent to the rockery at the bottom of the garden. Advise Boris whether he can demand the return of these items. How might your advice differ if Boris had been the landlord and Siegfried the tenant of Crown Villa, and Siegfried had just vacated the property taking these items with him This question requires the discussion of what items fall within the classification of the legal definition of land This question requires the discussion of what items fall within the classification of the legal definition of land. Land Is defined in s205 (1) (ix) Law of property Act 1925 as "'Land' includes land of any tenure and mines an minerals, whether or not held apart from the surface buildings of parts of buildings (whether the division is horizontal, vertical or made in some other way) and other corporeal hereditaments, also a manor, an advowson,

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