Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing land law in England and Wales. Establishes requirements for contracts relating to land, defines legal estates and interests in land, and sets out formalities for land transactions.

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Section 2 requires land contracts to be in writing, with all terms incorporated in one document and signed by all parties. Failure to comply renders the contract void.

Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land in England and Wales, including requirements for registration, priority of interests, and protection of title.

Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Sets out tax implications and reporting requirements for land transfers, including calculation of stamp duty and filing obligations.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides additional protections when one party to the land transaction is a consumer rather than a business entity.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for due diligence and identity verification in property transactions to prevent money laundering.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls land development and planning permissions, crucial for understanding property use restrictions and development potential.

Building Act 1984: Regulates building works and sets standards for construction, relevant when property involves building works or modifications.

Environmental Protection Act 1990: Addresses environmental considerations and liabilities associated with land ownership and transfer.

Common Law Principles: Incorporates established legal principles including doctrine of notice, contract law fundamentals, misrepresentation, and remedies for breach of contract.