Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation defining legal estates and interests in land, requirements for property transfers, and basic contractual requirements for property transactions in England and Wales

Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land ownership, sets requirements for title registration, establishes priority of interests, and defines Land Registry procedures

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Establishes requirements for fair trading practices, including disclosure requirements and prevention of misleading omissions in property transactions

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Relevant for leasehold properties, defining landlord's obligations, service charges, and ground rent provisions

Housing Act 2004: Sets standards for property conditions through the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and related property requirements

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third-party rights are handled in property contracts and agreements

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness and transparency in contract terms, particularly relevant for consumer protection in property transactions

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for due diligence and identity verification in property transactions to prevent money laundering

Land Registry Practice Guides: Official guidance documents providing detailed instructions for land registration and property transactions

Law Society Protocol: Standard procedures and guidelines for residential conveyancing established by the Law Society of England and Wales

RICS Guidelines: Professional standards and guidance issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property transactions

Energy Performance Certificate Regulations: Requirements for energy performance assessment and certification of properties being sold or leased