SQE2 Property Law Practice 2

Question 1

Which search is essential in all residential conveyancing transactions and checks planning history and road adoption?

Accepted Answer

Local authority search (LLC1 and Con29)

Answer

Chancel repair search

Answer

Environmental search

Answer

Land charges search

Question 2

SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) is payable on a residential property purchase by:

Accepted Answer

The buyer, within 14 days of completion

Answer

The seller

Answer

The mortgage lender

Answer

Both parties equally

Question 3

An overriding interest under Schedule 3 LRA 2002 that protects an occupier's interest arises when:

Accepted Answer

The occupier is in actual occupation and their interest would not have been obvious on a reasonable inspection

Answer

The occupier is registered as owner

Answer

The occupier has lived at the property for 12 years

Answer

The occupier has a written licence

Question 4

In a long residential lease, the 'covenant for quiet enjoyment' means:

Accepted Answer

The landlord covenants not to disturb the tenant's lawful possession of the property

Answer

The landlord promises no noise nuisance from neighbours

Answer

The lease cannot be altered without the tenant's consent

Answer

The tenant must not cause a nuisance

Question 5

A transfer of registered freehold land takes effect legally when:

Accepted Answer

The disposition is completed by registration at HM Land Registry

Answer

The TR1 is signed by the seller

Answer

The keys are handed over on completion

Answer

The purchase price is received by the seller

Question 6

The protocol for dealing with contaminated land discovered during a property transaction requires the solicitor to:

Accepted Answer

Advise the client of the risk, obtain an environmental search and consider specialist reports

Answer

Ignore it unless the buyer raises it specifically

Answer

Guarantee the land is clean before exchange

Answer

Refer the matter to the Environment Agency only