Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing how property interests can be created and transferred in England and Wales. Essential for documenting property transactions correctly.

Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registering property transactions and proper documentation standards for Land Registry purposes.

Finance Act 2003: Contains Stamp Duty Land Tax provisions relevant to property transfers below market value and tax implications for gifts of equity.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Establishes regulatory framework for mortgage lending and sets requirements for mortgage applications.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Mandates source of funds declarations and identity verification requirements for property transactions.

Mortgage Market Review Rules: FCA rules specifying lender requirements for mortgage applications and documentation standards.

Fraud Act 2006: Ensures transparency and prevents fraudulent transactions, requiring declaration of true nature of transaction.

HM Land Registry Practices: Specific requirements and guidelines from HM Land Registry for processing and registering property transactions.

Mortgage Lender Requirements: Individual lender-specific requirements and documentation standards for gift of equity transactions.

Law Society Professional Guidance: Professional standards and guidance from the Law Society regarding property transactions and gifts of equity.