Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property transactions, setting out requirements for contracts relating to land and defining legal estates and interests in land
Land Registration Act 2002: Establishes requirements for title registration, priority of interests, and provisions for electronic conveyancing
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Covers disclosure obligations, misleading actions/omissions, and consumer protection measures in property transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness of contract terms, defines consumer rights and remedies, and sets transparency requirements
Housing Act 1985: Relevant for leasehold properties and specific housing regulations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Applicable for properties involving landlord-tenant relationships and associated rights
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out Section 2 requirements for contracts and formal requirements for validity in property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulatory requirements for preventing money laundering in property transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Regulations: Tax regulations governing property purchases and associated payment requirements
Land Registry Requirements: Practical and regulatory requirements for registering property transactions with the Land Registry
