Undergraduate CUR-BLW383-2022
Property Law for Business
Map the areas where property, business and the law intersect. Get the background on the Torrens title system of land registration. You’ll be exposed to real property legislation, exploring issues as diverse as mortgages and native title.
$1,828 $2,078
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 Aug 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- explain and discuss legal concepts and principles relating to real property
- analyse and interpret relevant legislation and case law relating to real property law
- apply relevant legal concepts and principles to analyse and solve hypothetical property law problems and case studies
- construct a coherent and logical legal argument
- communicate effectively in written activities using clear, concise and appropriate language.
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- Introduction to unit and nature of property
- Doctrine of fixtures
- Tenure and the operation of Torrens title system
- Torrens title system - mortgages and priorities
- Leases - general overview
- Leases - Retail and commercial leasing (Part1)
- Leases - Retail and commercial leasing (Part 2)
- Easements and restrictive covenants
- Strata titles
- Personal Properties Securities register
- Native title
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
- Additional materials
Introduction to real property law, estates and interests in land, fixtures, native title, Torrens System, mortgages, leases, easements and covenants and co-ownership.
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- Multiple Choice Test (remotely invigilated) (25%)
- Assignment (35%)
- Critical Case Study (40%)
Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
Property Law, 2nd ed.
Jackman B., and Werren, K.
ISBN 9780409337990
Required
Focus Land Law, 5th ed.
Eileen Webb and Margaret Stephenson
ISBN 9780409348538
Recommended Only
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