Property law is far more than a collection of rules governing ownership; it is a vital engine for wealth creation, security, and economic competitiveness. For individuals, secure property rights provide the foundation to build homes and futures. For businesses, they enable investment, development, and growth. For nations, clear and equitable property laws foster stability and global competitiveness. Clear property law reduces both economic and personal friction, streamlining transactions, minimising disputes, and fostering trust among stakeholders. By providing predictable and fair frameworks, it empowers progress, allowing individuals and organisations to focus on innovation and development rather than navigating legal ambiguities.

What This Book Covers

This book, encompassing topics from the foundational principles of property law to contemporary issues such as abandoned property revivals, ESG considerations in real estate, and sustainable financing, seeks to address this dual need for clarity and progress. Chapters like Introduction to Property Law, Indefeasibility of Title and Interest, and Leases and Tenancies ground readers in the essentials, while others, such as Legal Framework for Abandoned Property Development Projects, Legal Framework for ESG Regulations for Property, and ESG Financing and Sustainability-linked Loans Case Studies, explore how property law can adapt to modern challenges.

This book is a valuable guide for property law practitioners, developers, financiers, judges, investors, and all stakeholders in the property field.

Key Features

• Coverage of contemporary issues pertaining to property ownership and development.
• Insightful commentaries on the practical application of property-related legislation.
• Copious citation and discussion of case law.
• Enlightening analyses of practical issues gleaned from the author’s wide experience.
• Carefully-structured content for easy accessibility and readability.
• Case studies that enhance understanding and learning.
• Guest contributions from specialist subject matter experts.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Property Law

2. Rights and Powers of State Authority

3. Registration of Dealings

4. Transfers

5. Easements

6. Restraint on Dealings

7. Indefeasibility of Title and Interest

8. Trespass to Land

9. Licensing Requirements for Housing Developers

10. Tribunal for Homebuyer Claims

11. Sale and Purchase Agreements

12. Delivery of Vacant Possession

13. Real Estate Agent’s Entitlement to Commission

14. Land Acquisition

15. Leases and Tenancies

16. Legal Framework for Abandoned Property Development Projects

17. Land Reclamation

18. Corporate Recovery and Restructuring of Property Projects

19. Legal Framework for ESG Regulations for Property

20. ESG Financing and Sustainability-linked Loans: Case Studies