Dear Level 5 students,
⚡️ In order to help you with the upcoming Wiki Project on Property Law we decided to provide you with some explanation of the documents that are required to be produced.
Your task is to create and name a law firm to represent Martinson Ltd and provide legal advice, guiding your client through the legal aspects of property acquisition in the UK. Overall, ten documents need to be produced.
🔹 1. Business terms and conditions
Here the terms and conditions of your potential law firm should be provided to the client. This document sets a contractual agreement between your law firm and Martinson Ltd presenting your law firm’s services, including client obligations, fee structures, and the scope of legal representation.
no specific word count, 5%
🔹 2. Estimate of conveyancing charges
This document shall provide details of your firm’s costs involved in the legal process of acquiring the property so that the client understands the financial aspects of the transaction, including legal fees, taxes, and other associated costs.
no specific word count, 5%
🔹 3. Initial letter to the client
Here you establish your first communication with your client. The document should clearly communicate the key stages and the next steps to be taken by your law firm while proceeding with the property transaction.
max 300 words, 10%
🔹 4. Report on Title
The document must include the findings from the contract and title reviews. It must highlight any legal risks, concerns, or restrictions associated with the property and offer recommendations for Martinson Ltd
max 1000 words, 20%
🔹 5. Legal Opinion on Mortgage
This document must analyze the mortgage terms agreed upon with Blakey Bank Plc. It should explain the obligations and potential risks for the client, including the lender’s conditions and how they impact the property acquisition.
max 800 words, 20%
🔹 6. Purchase Deed (Land Registry Form TR1)
Form required to transfer ownership of the property to Martinson Ltd. This form must be completed following Land Registry requirements, ensuring that the transfer is properly documented.
The form can be accessed through this
link: TR1
no specific word count, 5%
🔹 7. Completion Report Letter
This document must confirm at which stage your law firm is currently at with the property acquisition, informing the client of what was already done. It should also outline any further steps required to complete the transaction, finalizing the process of the transaction.
max 400 words, 10%
🔹 8. Completed Land Registry Form AP1
This particular Form is used to register the property acquisition with the Land Registry. This ensures that the property is officially recorded under the name of Martinson Ltd and that all legal formalities regarding ownership are properly completed.
The form can be accessed through thi
s link: Form AP1
no specific word count, 5%
🔹 9. Section 25 Notice (Ground Floor Lease)
Legal notice that initiates the lease renewal process for the ground floor tenant. This document must comply with statutory requirements and provide proper grounds under the legislation for the renewal of the tenancy.
no specific word count, 10%
🔹 10. Section 25 Notice (First and Second Floors Lease)
Second legal notice, but this one is issued to first and second-floor tenants. This notice also must comply with legislation providing a proper ground under the law for the removal of the current tenant for their breaches.
no specific word count, 10%
‼️ Deadline: March 3rd
This description is not conclusive and official source, please refer to CW description of the respective module or contact Property Law lecturers.
Good luck with your submission!
Best regards,
WIUT Law Society ⚖️