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Key Facts: CILEX CPQ F4 Exam

Exam Questions

The official CILEX CPQ Foundation F4 exam features 60 MCQ and automated questions assessing property and private client legal practice (80 marks).

2 hours

Time Limit

Candidates are allocated exactly 2 hours to complete the remote-invigilated online assessment, allowing an average of two minutes per question.

60%

Passing Score

The pass mark is set at 60%, meaning candidates must achieve at least 48 out of 80 marks to pass the assessment.

Included

Stage Fee Included

The F4 examination fee is included within the CILEX CPQ Foundation Stage registration; approximately £80-£150 per exam if booked separately.

4 Domains

Syllabus Areas

Content spans freehold/leasehold co-ownership, land registration, wills and intestacy, and trusts and estate administration.

Key Statutes

Governing Acts

Tests core English property statutes including Law of Property Act 1925, Land Registration Act 2002, Wills Act 1837, and AEA 1925.

CILEX CPQ Foundation F4 Property and Private Client is a 2-hour online remote-invigilated exam comprising 60 MCQ and automated questions (80 marks) with a 60% passing mark. Assessment fee is included in the CPQ Foundation Stage registration, it covers freehold and leasehold estates, joint tenancy and severance, Land Registration Act 2002, overriding interests under Sch 3 Para 2, Land Charges Act 1972, Wills Act 1837 s9, Banks v Goodfellow capacity, intestacy under AEA 1925, and trustee duties.

Sample CILEX CPQ F4 Practice Questions

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1Under Section 1(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925, which of the following is recognized as a legal estate in land?

A.A legal fee simple absolute in possession

B.An equitable life interest

C.A restrictive covenant created for the benefit of neighbouring land

D.An estate contract under an uncompleted contract of sale

Explanation: Section 1(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925 recognizes only two legal estates in land: an estate in fee simple absolute in possession (freehold) and a term of years absolute (leasehold). All other estates, interests, and charges take effect as equitable interests under Section 1(3).

2Which requirement is necessary to establish a joint tenancy in equity under English land law?

A.The presence of the four unities: possession, interest, title, and time

B.An express declaration that the owners hold equal undivided percentage shares

C.Registration of separate legal titles at HM Land Registry

D.A maximum of two legal owners named on the conveyance

Explanation: A joint tenancy requires the four unities to be present: unity of possession, unity of interest, unity of title, and unity of time. In addition, there must be no words of severance indicating separate shares.

3What is the maximum number of persons who can hold the legal estate in land as joint tenants under Section 34(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925?

A.4

B.2

C.7

D.Unlimited

Explanation: Under Section 34(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (and Section 34 of the Trustee Act 1925), the maximum number of persons who can hold the legal title to land is four. If more than four are named, the first four named who are of full age hold the legal estate as trustees.

4According to Section 1(6) of the Law of Property Act 1925, how must the legal estate in land always be held when co-owned?

A.As a joint tenancy

B.As a tenancy in common

C.As a leasehold interest

D.As a corporate tenancy

Explanation: Section 1(6) of the Law of Property Act 1925 explicitly provides that a legal estate in land cannot be held in a tenancy in common. Co-owners at law MUST always hold the legal title as joint tenants.

5Which key feature distinguishes a joint tenancy from a tenancy in common in equity?

A.The right of survivorship (jus accrescendi)

B.The right to exclusive possession of the property

C.The requirement that the property must be leasehold

D.The necessity of having a written deed of trust

Explanation: The right of survivorship (jus accrescendi) is the defining characteristic of a joint tenancy. On the death of one joint tenant, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s). Tenants in common hold distinct, undivided shares that pass under their will or intestacy.

6Which of the following constitutes statutory written notice of severance under Section 36(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925?

A.A written notice expressing an immediate desire to sever sent by one beneficial joint tenant to all other joint tenants

B.An oral statement made at a family meeting expressing an intention to sell the property

C.A provision in a draft will that has not yet been executed

D.A telephone call to the solicitor requesting a deed of partition

Explanation: Under Section 36(2) of the LPA 1925, a beneficial joint tenant may sever the joint tenancy in equity by serving on the other joint tenants a notice in writing showing an immediate intention to sever.

7In the landmark case of Street v Mountford [1985], what three essential elements were established as defining a tenancy (lease)?

A.Exclusive possession, for a term, at a rent

B.Freehold title, vacant possession, and a covenant to repair

C.Written agreement, registration at Land Registry, and planning permission

D.Joint ownership, right of survivorship, and notice of termination

Explanation: In Street v Mountford [1985], Lord Templeman established that where residential accommodation is granted for a term at a rent with exclusive possession, a tenancy is created, notwithstanding any label chosen by the parties.

8Which Section 1(2) interest of the Law of Property Act 1925 is capable of existing as a legal interest in land?

A.A legal easement granted for an interest equivalent to an estate in fee simple absolute in possession

B.A restrictive covenant burdening freehold land

C.An equitable charge under an informal agreement

D.A beneficial interest under a trust of land

Explanation: Under LPA 1925 Section 1(2)(a), an easement, right, or privilege in or over land for an interest equivalent to an estate in fee simple absolute in possession or a term of years absolute is capable of being a legal interest.

9What is the effect of the Landlord and Tenant Covenants Act 1995 on 'new leases' (granted on or after 1 January 1996) upon assignment?

A.The assigning tenant is automatically released from tenant covenants upon lawful assignment, subject to any Authorized Guarantee Agreement (AGA)

B.The original tenant remains liable for the entire duration of the lease regardless of assignment

C.The landlord is prohibited from enforcing covenants against the new assignee

D.The lease automatically terminates upon assignment

Explanation: Under the Landlord and Tenant Covenants Act 1995, for 'new leases' (granted on or after 1 Jan 1996), privity of contract is abolished. The assigning tenant is released from covenants upon assignment, though in commercial leases they may be lawfully required to enter into an Authorized Guarantee Agreement (AGA) guaranteeing the immediate assignee.

10Arthur and Beatrice purchased a property in 2010. The conveyance contained no express declaration as to beneficial ownership, but both contributed equally to the deposit and mortgage. In 2024, Arthur executed a mortgage over his interest to secure a personal bank loan. What is the effect of Arthur's mortgage on the beneficial title?

A.It severs the beneficial joint tenancy operating on Arthur's share, turning Arthur and Beatrice into tenants in common in equity

B.It is completely void because a joint tenant cannot mortgage their interest without the consent of the other joint tenant

C.It severs both the legal estate and the equitable estate into tenancies in common

D.It transfers the entire legal title to the bank as legal joint tenant

Explanation: Mortgaging an equitable interest is an act operating upon a joint tenant's own share under the rules in Williams v Hensman (1861). It severs the beneficial joint tenancy in equity, turning Arthur and Beatrice into tenants in common in equal shares in equity.

About the CILEX CPQ F4 Exam

CILEX CPQ Foundation F4 Property and Private Client tests core principles of English land law, land registration, wills, intestacy, trusts, and estate administration. It forms a key compulsory module in the CILEX Professional Qualification Foundation Stage.

Questions

60 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

60%

Exam Fee

Included in CILEX CPQ Foundation Stage registration (approx. £80-£150 per exam if booked separately) (CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives))

CILEX CPQ F4 Exam Content Outline

30%

Freehold, Leasehold, and Co-Ownership

Legal estates under Law of Property Act 1925 s1, legal vs equitable interests, joint tenancy vs tenancy in common, and severance rules under Williams v Hensman.

25%

Land Registration and Overriding Interests

Land Registration Act 2002, compulsory registration triggers, Schedule 3 Para 2 overriding interests, and Land Charges Act 1972 unregistered land rules.

25%

Wills, Execution, and Intestacy

Wills Act 1837 s9 formal execution, Banks v Goodfellow testamentary capacity, revocation of wills, and statutory intestacy distribution under AEA 1925.

20%

Trusts and Estate Administration

Three certainties in trusts (Knight v Knight), trustee duties under Trustee Act 2000, self-dealing rules, and personal representative responsibilities.

How to Pass the CILEX CPQ F4 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60%
Exam length: 60 questions
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam fee: Included in CILEX CPQ Foundation Stage registration (approx. £80-£150 per exam if booked separately)

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CILEX CPQ F4 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the distinction between legal estates under LPA 1925 s1(1) and legal/equitable interests under s1(2) and s1(3).

2Memorise the four unities and the methods of severing an equitable joint tenancy under Williams v Hensman and LPA 1925 s36(2).

3Understand actual occupation under LRA 2002 Schedule 3 Para 2 and key judicial decisions such as Williams & Glyn's Bank v Boland and Link Lending v Bustard.

4Be precise on Wills Act 1837 s9 execution requirements, witness disqualifications under s15, and the Banks v Goodfellow testamentary capacity test.

5Learn the statutory intestacy rules under AEA 1925 including statutory legacies, chattels, and statutory trusts for issue.

6Review the three certainties in trust law (Knight v Knight) and trustee investment obligations under the Trustee Act 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the CILEX CPQ F4 exam?

The CILEX CPQ Foundation F4 Property and Private Client exam consists of 60 MCQ and automated questions to be completed within a 2-hour time limit (80 marks).

What is the pass mark for CILEX CPQ F4?

The passing score for CILEX CPQ F4 is 60%. The exam is scored out of 80 marks, requiring at least 48 marks to achieve a pass.

What topics are covered in the CILEX CPQ F4 syllabus?

The syllabus tests four key areas: Freehold, Leasehold, and Co-Ownership (~30%); Land Registration and Overriding Interests (~25%); Wills, Execution, and Intestacy (~25%); and Trusts and Estate Administration (~20%).

How much does the CILEX CPQ F4 examination cost?

Assessment entry for F4 is included within the CILEX CPQ Foundation Stage registration, which covers initial study materials and first assessment attempts. If booked separately, exam fees are approximately £80-£150 per paper.

What are the core statutory provisions tested in F4?

Key statutes assessed include the Law of Property Act 1925, Land Registration Act 2002, Land Charges Act 1972, Wills Act 1837, Administration of Estates Act 1925, and Trustee Act 2000.

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