Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land ownership and transfer, requirements for legal estates, and formalities for land contracts in England and Wales
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation covering requirements for registration of title, priority of interests, and registration procedures for land transactions
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key legislation requiring contracts for sale of land to be in writing and setting out formal requirements for validity
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed procedural requirements for registration, including necessary forms and documentation
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Legislation governing planning permissions, land use restrictions, and development rights
Environment Protection Act 1990: Legislation covering contaminated land provisions and environmental obligations
Local Government Act 1972: Legislation defining local authority powers and public rights of way
Commons Act 2006: Legislation governing rights over common land and associated registration requirements
Common Law Principles: General principles of contract law developed through case law that apply to land transactions
Land Registry Practice: Standard procedures and requirements set by the Land Registry for property transactions
Local Planning Regulations: Specific local authority requirements and restrictions affecting land use and development
Environmental Regulations: Various environmental protection requirements and restrictions affecting land use and transfer
