s 175 Meaning of “interest in land”, etc.
(1) In this Chapter “ interest in land ” means— (a) the fee simple estate in the land or an agreement to acquire such an estate, (b) in relation to Scotland, the interest of the owner or an agreement to acquire such an interest, (c) a lease, (d) an easement or servitude or an agreement to acquire an easement or servitude, and (e) a licence to occupy land. (2) If an interest in land is— (a) conveyed or assigned by way of security, and (b) subject to a right of redemption, the person with the right of redemption is treated for the purposes of this Chapter as having that interest, and not the creditor.