Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation establishing fundamental land law principles, requirements for land contracts, and legal estates and interests in land.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Defines requirements for contracts to be in writing and establishes formal requirements for validity of property contracts.
Land Registration Act 2002: Covers registration requirements, priority of interests, and protection of title in land transactions.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Applies when selling to consumers, establishing disclosure obligations and consumer protection measures.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Relevant for leasehold properties, defining tenant's rights and obligations in property transactions.
Housing Act 2004: Establishes property conditions and health and safety requirements for residential properties.
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012: Mandates Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for property sales.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets requirements for identity verification and financial transaction procedures in property sales.
Standard Property Information Forms: Required documentation including TA6 and TA10 forms for property transactions.
Land Registry Requirements: Specific forms and procedures required by the Land Registry for property transfers.
Local Authority Search Requirements: Mandatory local authority searches and related documentation for property transactions.
Environmental Regulations: Various environmental protection measures that may affect property sales and transfers.
Planning and Building Regulations: Compliance requirements with local planning authorities and building control regulations.
