Who is Emmet and Farrand on Title for?
The book is for conveyancers and property lawyers who need a deep, practitioner-focused statement of conveyancing law and practice in England & Wales. This includes solicitors, legal executives, professional support lawyers, barristers, and in‑house property teams handling complex title and transaction issues.
What does Emmet and Farrand on Title cover?
It provides comprehensive coverage of conveyancing — covering the transaction lifecycle (from pre‑contract enquiries through to completion) and key problem areas that arise in practice, including remedies for breach of contract, mortgages, and planning issues. It is positioned as a "cover every aspect" reference work for day‑to‑day and edge‑case title questions.
Why can practitioners rely on Emmet and Farrand on Title?
It's widely treated as a go-to, authoritative conveyancing reference — described as having a long-standing reputation for accuracy, reliability, and comprehensiveness, and it is regularly cited in court judgments.
Does Emmet and Farrand on Title cover current property law developments?
Yes. Updates are framed around live developments affecting transactions, including analysis linked to the Building Safety Act 2022 and expected/ongoing planning-law reform, as well as practical litigation/transaction crossover topics such as conveyancers' negligence liability, estoppel, and formalities for dispositions.
