Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law in England and Wales, defining basic concepts of property ownership and transfer
Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration, setting out rules for recording ownership and interests in land
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed procedures and requirements for land registration, complementing the Land Registration Act 2002
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains essential requirements for property contracts, particularly Section 2 regarding contract formalities
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Governs commercial lease arrangements and tenant rights in commercial property transactions
Finance Act 2003 (SDLT): Regulates Stamp Duty Land Tax obligations on property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements for property transactions, including due diligence obligations
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Consumer protection legislation affecting residential property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Regulations governing residential property standards and transactions
Title Verification Requirements: Legal obligation to verify property ownership and title clean from encumbrances
HM Land Registry Requirements: Registration procedures and requirements for property transfers with the Land Registry
Disclosure Obligations: Legal requirements for sellers to disclose material information about the property
Environmental Regulations: Environmental protection requirements and restrictions affecting property transactions
Planning Laws: Local and national planning regulations affecting property use and development
VAT Considerations: Value Added Tax implications for property transactions, particularly relevant for commercial properties
EPC Requirements: Energy Performance Certificate obligations for property sales and lettings
