Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land transfers, legal estates in land, and requirements for deeds in England and Wales. Sets out fundamental principles for land ownership and transfer.
Land Registration Act 2002: Deals with the registration of land titles, plan requirements, boundary issues, and priority of interests. Essential for ensuring proper recording of land ownership.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies formal requirements for contracts relating to land sales and deed execution, particularly under Section 2.
Land Registration Rules 2003: Provides detailed technical requirements for land registration, including specific plan requirements and prescribed forms and procedures.
Finance Act 2003: Covers Stamp Duty Land Tax implications and reporting requirements for land transactions.
Planning and Building Regulations: Encompasses regulations regarding planning permissions, restrictions on land use, and building compliance requirements.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Addresses environmental considerations and contaminated land issues that may affect land transactions.
Local Government Acts: Contains local authority requirements and planning restrictions that may affect the land sale.
Trustee Act 2000: Relevant when trustees are involved in the sale, setting out trustees' powers and duties.
Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Governs time limits on future interests in property and land.
