... reviewing political and social thinking in history the notion of a 'natural right' to property has evolved in Britain, which has been cemented by the legal system. An alteration to this system will induce implications to society, yet it may be argued that the problems of uneven land distribution outweigh the consequences of land reform. Perhaps landowners such as the Cavendish family should not be allowed to own such great estates, and more needs to be done to rectify the inequalities of land ownership in Britain. Before delving into the basis of UK property it is important to clarify the terminology and perceptions of property and land. Property is usually thought in terms of a bundle of rights. Traditionally they are the right to: control over use, the benefits of property, transfer or sell and exclude others. The entitlement to a benefit stream associated with property means it is a great ...

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