Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property transactions and contracts relating to property in England and Wales

Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how contracts can affect and benefit third parties who are not direct parties to the contract

Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Key legislation governing divorce proceedings and financial settlements, relevant if the loan agreement needs to be considered during divorce

Family Law Act 1996: Legislation governing various aspects of family law including property rights between spouses

Married Women's Property Act 1882: Historic but still relevant legislation establishing married women's right to own and control their separate property

Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulations governing credit agreements, may be relevant depending on the loan's nature and terms

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation governing financial services regulation in the UK

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations concerning the prevention of money laundering, relevant for significant financial transactions

Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing taxation of income, including potential treatment of loan interest between spouses

Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Legislation governing capital gains tax, relevant for any security or collateral aspects of the loan

Inheritance Tax Act 1984: Legislation governing inheritance tax, relevant for understanding future implications of the loan arrangement

Presumption of Advancement: Legal doctrine assuming that transfers between spouses are intended as gifts rather than loans, requiring clear documentation to rebut

Contract Formation Principles: Common law requirements for valid contracts: offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations