Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land transfers, formal requirements for deeds, and legal estates in land in England and Wales
Land Registration Act 2002: Covers registration requirements, priority of interests, and notice requirements for land transactions
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986: Regulates agricultural tenancies and provides protection for agricultural tenants
Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995: Governs Farm Business Tenancies and succession rights in agricultural property
Finance Act 1986 and Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992: Addresses tax implications including Stamp Duty Land Tax and Capital Gains Tax considerations for land transfers
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls land development and use through planning permission requirements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Provides framework for environmental protection and regulation of land use
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out requirements for validity of contracts for sale of land and formal requirements
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Governs land held in trust and the appointment and powers of trustees
Agricultural Land (Removal of Surface Soil) Act 1953: Controls and restricts the removal of surface soil from agricultural land
Commons Act 2006: Regulates common land rights and protection of common land attached to agricultural property
