Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property transfers, including formalities for deeds and legal requirements for land transfers. Sets out fundamental requirements for valid property transfers.

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies requirements for execution of deeds under Section 1, including formal requirements for validity such as signing, witnessing, and delivery.

Trustee Act 2000: Relevant when gifts are to be held in trust, outlining the duties and powers of trustees in managing gifted property.

Insolvency Act 1986: Addresses transactions that might defraud creditors and transactions at undervalue, protecting creditors' interests in gift situations.

Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Covers tax implications of gifts, including the seven-year rule for inheritance tax purposes and potential tax liabilities.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Establishes requirements for mental capacity of the donor to make valid gifts and frameworks for assessing decision-making capacity.

Contract Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles covering intention to create legal relations, capacity of parties, and consideration (though not required for deeds).

Common Law Rules on Gifts: Established legal principles governing requirements for valid gifts, including delivery, acceptance, and the irrevocable nature of completed gifts.