The Law of Real Property Mortgages, 2nd Edition

Reviews of previous editions: …there is a good deal of useful material in this work for those who have to deal with Torrens system mortgages from day-to-day. - The Hon Justice P W Young AO, (2008) 82 ALJ 417 The authors of The Law of Real Property Mortgages are to be commended for producing this comprehensive guide to mortgages under the Torrens System in Australia. The work is scholarly, accessible and practical - traits not all law books manage to attain. It is sure to be of great use to lenders and borrowers, lawyers, conveyancers and all those involved in finance and real estate transactions in Australia. - Australian Business Law REview, (2008) 36 ABLR 159 This is one of the few works available on the Australian market which deals exclusively with real estate mortgages given over Torrens title land in Australia. The work represents a welcome addition to the body of Australian law on the topic. - Anthony Lo Surdo, Barrister, Australian Banking and Finance Law Bulletin, Vol 24 No 4, September 2008 Duncan and Dixon’s The Law of Real Property Mortgages is timely, and highlights the pivotal legal elements of mortgages The publication employs a sensible and practical approach to the law of real property relative to mortgages, and acknowledges the interests of all members of the legal profession. For practitioners, it clearly and succinctly states the law as it currently is or appears to be. For law historians and legal academics, the facts and laws are accompanied by a discussion of how and why the law has developed to this point, with references to important cases from various common law jurisdictions which provided highlights to or were turning points in the development of the law. The book is extremely user-friendly. … The authors’ analysis demonstrates the complexity of the law of mortgages, yet they successfully manage to explain the law, minus the complexities via their use of simple and understandable English and a minimum of legal jargon. The publication goes beyond the basics; the authors recognise legislative and common law defects and gaps, discussing difficulties caused by varying judicial interpretations and then providing solid practical advice or suggestions to overcome such problems, as well as insight into the nature and possibilities of future legal developments, based on current trends. … a welcome addition to the circle of great legal academic works. - The Queensland Lawyer, Vol 28 No 5, April 2008 This book provides value in offering a presentation of the law relating to real property mortgages in Australia, organised in a systematic and accessible manner. Relationships between legal principles are clearly stated. There is a logical progression in the discussion through topics. Practitioners will appreciate the succinct statements of the law, together with supporting references. - Proctor (Qld Law Society), February 2008 This book is excellent for both undergraduate and postgraduate property courses that deal with the law of mortgages. It is approachable and readable - unlike some of its competitors, which are too dense for student use. - Professor Peter Butt, University of Sydney, Australia, July 2007 [The authors] have done an excellent job producing a book that will be readily understandable by both students and lawyers. …The Law of Real Property Mortgages will no doubt be appreciated as a standard text in this area… - Australian Law Librarian, Vol 15 No 4, 2007 [A] welcome contribution to this area of law - Law Institute Journal (Victoria), October 2007

Professor Bill Duncan, LLB(Qld), LLM(Lond), Solicitor Queensland is a Professor in the Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology and consultant to Allens Arthur Robinson Solicitors. Professor Duncan has practised, published and lectured extensively in all aspects of property transactions including land contracts, commercial leasing and land mortgages and allied subjects since 1970.

Dr Bill Dixon, B Econ LLB (Hons) Qld LLM SJD QUT, Legal Practitioner, Queensland is a lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology. Dr Dixon has practised, published and lectured in property law, contract law and land mortgages. Dr Dixon is a member of the Queensland Property Law Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee, the Queensland Law Society Property and Development Law Committee and the Australian Property Law Committee of the Law Council of Australia.