The second edition of this successful "Conveyancing Manual" has been dramatically revised and expanded to keep pace with the subject. Now in two volumes, it continues to provide apprentices and practitioners with a clear and thorough understanding of current conveyancing practice and procedure. In particular, it is designed to familiarize apprentices with the series of steps and standard documentation used in residential conveyancing transactions. It explains the principles of conveyancing practice clearly and concisely, and is an essential text for apprentices and practitioners in this field. New to this edition are: An expanded guide to new legislation and documentation, incorporating: the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the regulations made thereunder, including the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. 600 of 2000); Electronic Commerce Act 2000; Land Registration Rules 2000; Law Society General Conditions of Sale 2001 edition; Law Society Objections and Requisitions on Title 2001 edition; Law Society and Construction Industry Federation Building Agreement 2001 edition; Law Society Precedent Transfer for Building Estate 2002 edition; Law Society Precedent Conveyance for Building Estate 2002 edition; HomeBond's new year one complaints assessment scheme (HB 71); and recent practice notes. It also contains a new chapter on Apartments; a new section on Ethics and Undertakings including Carroll v Carrol, and the effect of the Electronic Commerce Act 2000 on conveyancing and Tax, including the new stamp rates. It also contains expanded chapters on the family home dealing with the effect of recent case law, in particular Tesco Ireland Limited v McGrath; New Houses and Acting for a Builder, dealing with the limit on stage payments and unfair terms in building contracts (High Court case 5th December 2001). It also includes a comparison of HomeBond and Premier. Published in conjunction with the Law Society of Ireland, the titles in this innovative series provide a unique guide to the law practice and procedure in Ireland. Each title provides a clear overview of its subject, focusing on the practical issues that confront lawyers on an everyday basis. Written by acknowledged experts in their fields, the "Manuals" provide detailed analysis of recent cases and legislation, highlight key issues in practice, and set out specimen forms and precedents. The "Manuals" are essential reading for apprentices studying on the law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice Course. They will also be indispensable to any Irish practitioner requiring a practical, user-friendly and jargon-free treatment of key practical areas.