Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land ownership and transactions in England and Wales. Sets out requirements for contracts relating to land and defines legal estates in land.

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Requires contracts for sale of land to be in writing and specifies formal requirements for validity, particularly under Section 2.

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Defines rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose when the contract involves goods.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides consumer protection and sets out statutory rights when selling to consumers. Essential consideration for business-to-consumer transactions.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls and regulates unreasonable exclusion clauses and limits the ability to restrict liability in contracts.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false statements that induce contracts and provides remedies for misrepresentation in contractual relationships.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and provides consumer protection measures, particularly relevant in business-to-consumer transactions.

Common Law Contract Formation Requirements: Essential elements including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract.

Doctrine of Privity of Contract: Common law principle stating that a contract cannot confer rights or impose obligations upon any person who is not a party to the contract.