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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Conveyancing
Reference LLM558 Version 3
Created August 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved March 2013 SCQF Points 20
Amended September 2023 ECTS Points 10

Aims of Module
To develop knowledge and understanding of basic domestic and commercial conveyancing transactions including the purchase and sale of residential properties and leasing and the professional and ethical considerations relating to property transactions

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Understand and complete a straightforward purchase and sale transaction of a domestic property, including interviewing client, taking instructions, advising client negotiations, missives, examination of title, securities, drafting documentation, execution and registration, post settlement, tax implications and use of ARTL
2 Revise and draft a residential lease and related documents
3 Revise and draft a commercial lease and related documentation including rent review agreements and licences for works
4 Explain and discuss the professional and ethical issues encountered in transactions relating to land including confidentiality and conflict of interest, duty to lender. practice rules, money laundering and accounts rules applicable to conveyancing transactions
5 Communicate in a professional manner with the client by a variety of methods including letter, telephone and email

Indicative Module Content
Interviewing and negotiation skills, examination of title, missives, matrimonial homes, civil partnership and family legislation, drafting documents, execution and registration, report to client, residential and commercial leasing rent review, licence for works, taxation, professional and ethical issues, confidentiality, money laundering, accounts rules, practice management, professional communication and client care.

Module Delivery
Taught over both semester mainly by small group tutorials/seminars. Role play, problem solving, simulated transactions and portfolio building.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 44 44
Non-Contact Hours 156 156
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 200 200
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Role play and written coursework exercise

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module a D grade or above is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to SCQF 11 entry requirement or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
In addition to the texts in the indicative bibliography, the student will be required to purchase the course materials.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 GRETTON G.L. and REID K.G.C., 2011. Conveyancing. 4th Ed. Edinburgh: W. Green
2 REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND EXECUTIVE AGENCY, 2000. Registration of title practice book: the practice of land registration in Scotland. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Registers of Scotland Executive Agency.


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