Introduces students to the general principles underpinning property law. The development of a common theme in the study of property, offers a new perspective which helps students gain an underestanding of the more specific branches of the subject.

This book provides an original introduction to the general principles of property law in England. Moving away from a compartmentalised approach to the study of law, the book allows the student to examine and understand the basic premise and idea of property, the law and its associated concepts. This book adds weight to the trend towards the teaching of general principles before the specific aspects of property law.