Law of Property Act 1925: Key primary legislation governing property ownership, particularly sections on co-ownership and trusts of land, Section 53(1)(b) on declarations of trust for land, and Section 36 on tenancies in common
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Defines trustees' powers and duties, rights of beneficiaries, and provisions for occupation and management of trust property
Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registration of interests in land and form of restrictions to protect beneficial interests
Trustee Act 2000: Establishes statutory duties of trustees, investment powers, and required standard of care
Doctrine of Resulting Trusts: Common law principle dealing with beneficial ownership where there is no express declaration of trust
Express Trusts Principles: Common law principles governing the creation and operation of express trusts
Three Certainties Rule: Legal principle requiring certainty of intention, subject matter, and objects in trust creation
Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Tax implications for property transfers and declarations of trust
Capital Gains Tax Legislation: Tax considerations for future disposal of property held in trust
Inheritance Tax Rules: Tax planning aspects related to property held in trust and its transfer upon death
