The concept of property is difficult to precisely define, it means different things to different people, and it has changed a great deal over numerous centuries.
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The concept of property is difficult to precisely define, it means different things to different people, and it has changed a great deal over numerous centuries. The concept of property is constantly evolving, both through the common law, and to a larger extent, particularly over the past 80 years through legislation. The most noteworthy Act of Parliament in this area is the Law of Property Act 1925, which with its accompanying legislation of 1925 and subsequent enactment's have radically transformed the law of property. To approach the issue of whether or not it is pointless to define the 'concept' of property, a historical and theoretical overview is necessary, in order to give the subject a sense of context. There are many theories that address the issue of property, and all have varying degrees of success in their attempts to define it. As discussed by Panesar,1 most people would define property, if...


