Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing land law principles, requirements for land contracts, and legal estates and interests in land in England and Wales
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies formal requirements for valid property contracts, including Section 2 which requires contracts to be in writing and contain all terms
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land ownership, priority of interests, and notice requirements in the land registration system
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Establishes disclosure obligations, prohibits misleading omissions, and sets fair trading requirements in property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Sets standards for property conditions, health and safety requirements, and regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Relevant for leasehold properties, defining rights and obligations between landlords and tenants
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: Governs commonhold ownership and reform of leasehold property law
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides consumer protection in property transactions and sets standards for fair contract terms
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for identity verification and anti-money laundering procedures in property transactions
Finance Act 2003: Contains provisions for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) obligations in property purchases
Land Registry Practice Guidelines: Official guidance on land registration procedures and requirements from HM Land Registry
Council of Mortgage Lenders' Handbook: Standard instructions for conveyancers acting on behalf of lenders in residential property transactions
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Best practice guidelines for residential conveyancing procedures established by the Law Society
RICS Guidelines: Professional standards and guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property transactions
