Gray & Gray's Elements of Land Law has become established as the leading English text on the subject. For breadth of scholarship, clarity of exposition and insightfulness it now has no rival. It is also the most comprehensive text on land law, suitable for use by students seeking a rounded yet challenging view of the subject, but also of great assistance to practitioners, researchers and teachers seeking authoritative guidance and a wealth of references to the comparative case law and literature. As has always been their intention, the authors provide both an insightful and thought-provoking commentary on the modern development of the subject as well as a more functional, contextual explanation of how land law functions in and impacts upon today's society. The book is up-to-date in terms of legislation and case-law in England and Wales, and the commentary is reinforced by an abundance of references to the leading cases from Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada, coupled with a detailed account of reforms currently proposed by the English Law Commission. The book guides the reader through the sometimes difficult terminology of the subject, while also providing a critical survey of cutting-edge research. The leading textbook on land law by two of the UK's pre-eminent scholars in the field Comprehensive and unmatched coverage of the subject area Insightful analysis as well as contextual analysis which explains how land law functions in society at large Extensive footnotes and references make this a first port of call for anyone with a question about land law