Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing land ownership, property transfers, requirements for land contracts, and legal estates and interests in land
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies that contracts must be in writing and signed by all parties, setting out all terms expressly agreed (Section 2)
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of property ownership, legal title requirements, and establishes priority of interests in land
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Sets out disclosure obligations and protects buyers against misleading practices in property transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fair terms in consumer contracts and mandates transparency requirements in property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requires identity verification and source of funds checks in property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Establishes requirements for property conditions and health and safety standards in residential properties
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements and energy efficiency disclosures for property sales
Common Law - Caveat Emptor: Legal doctrine of 'buyer beware' establishing buyer's responsibility to investigate property before purchase
Common Law - Contract Formation: Principles governing contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Common Law - Misrepresentation: Rules regarding false statements made during property transactions that may give rise to legal remedies
