Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that defines basic principles of property law, sets out requirements for land contracts, and establishes rules for legal estates and interests in land
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land titles, sets out requirements for registration of property transfers, and deals with priorities between competing interests
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Requires contracts for sale of land to be in writing and sets formal requirements for valid property contracts, particularly under Section 2
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Applies when seller is a business and buyer is a consumer, requiring disclosure of material information about the property
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Relevant for leasehold properties, setting out rights and obligations between landlords and tenants
Housing Act 2004: Legislation concerning property conditions and housing standards
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring due diligence and verification of parties involved in property transactions
Finance Act 2003: Contains provisions regarding Stamp Duty Land Tax applicable to property purchases
Caveat Emptor Doctrine: Common law principle of 'buyer beware' requiring purchasers to make their own enquiries about the property
Misrepresentation Law: Common law and statutory rules regarding false statements made during property transactions
Contract Formation Principles: Common law principles governing the formation and breach of contracts, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
