Estate Agents Act 1979: Key legislation governing property transactions and finder's fee arrangements in property deals. Relevant if the agreement involves property-related services.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs property-related contracts and requirements for written agreements in property transactions.
Companies Act 2006: Fundamental legislation governing company operations and contracts between business entities in the UK.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, which could be relevant for intermediary arrangements.
Bribery Act 2010: Critical legislation ensuring commission payments and finder's fees are legitimate and not construed as bribes or improper inducements.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations to prevent financial crime and ensure transparency in business transactions and payments.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the finder's fee arrangement involves any regulated financial services activities.
Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act governing construction contracts and payment terms in the UK construction industry.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations governing health and safety in construction projects, which may affect the scope of services.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies if one party is acting as a consumer, providing additional protections and rights.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false or misleading statements made during contract formation, particularly relevant for finder's fee arrangements.
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in business relationships and transactions.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR.
RICS Professional Standards: Professional guidelines from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors that may affect professional conduct in property and construction matters.
Construction Industry Council Guidelines: Industry-specific guidelines providing best practices for construction-related agreements and professional conduct.
