Crown and Government Land: Prerogative, Statute and Common Law

The Crown is the principal landowner in England and actively manages its land through various authorities. The Government Property Agency was formed in 2018 to rationalise the government estate, and the Crown Estate Commissioners and Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall review their holdings to dispose of unsuitable investments and acquire new ones. Crown and Government Land: Prerogative, Statute and Common Law is an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in this complex area of law, outlining the general principles that govern Crown land and discussing the application of equitable rights and trusts, ownerless property, and Crown conveyancing and property litigation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Wildy, Simmonds and Hill Publishing

The Crown, in its diverse manifestations, holds a prominent position as the primary landowner in England. It actively engages in various roles such as occupier, landlord, seller, buyer, tenant, and licensee, and Crown bodies implement a proactive management strategy for their land holdings. In 2018, the Government Property Agency was established to streamline the government estate, facilitating the disposal of surplus land, assisting office relocations, and offering advisory services akin to a commercial real estate company. Similarly, the Crown Estate Commissioners and the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall regularly reassess their landholdings to dispose of unsuitable investments and acquire new ones.

"Crown and Government Land: Prerogative, Statute, and Common Law" serves as an essential reference work for those interested in this intricate legal domain. This comprehensive book outlines the fundamental principles governing the application of law to Crown land. It delves into the structure and constitution of the various authorities responsible for managing this land, highlights the primary ownership types, and explores Crown immunity in relation to acts of Parliament. The book also provides detailed descriptions of the rules governing specific property categories, including minerals, forestry, the foreshore and seabed, defense facilities, and land of public interest, such as royal parks and palaces. Furthermore, it examines the application of equitable rights and trusts to Crown land, the right to ownerless property, and the unique rules associated with Crown conveyancing and property litigation.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780854902927