Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales, covering requirements for land contracts, legal formalities for property transfers, and requirements for written documentation

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key legislation requiring contracts for land to be in writing and setting out formal requirements for validity, particularly under Section 2

Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land and property rights, including registration requirements, notice provisions, and priority rules

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and terms and conditions

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including requirements for fairness of terms and transparency requirements when dealing with consumers

Finance Act 2003 (SDLT Provisions): Legislation governing Stamp Duty Land Tax considerations, including provisions for option payments and exercise price taxation

Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed rules governing land registration, including specific requirements for registering options and priority notices

Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Legislation governing time limits for the exercise of options and perpetuity periods in property transactions