Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation defining legal estates in land, requirements for land transfers, and formalities for deeds in England and Wales
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land titles, priority of interests, and electronic conveyancing requirements in England and Wales
Land Registration Rules 2003: Details practical requirements for land registration, including prescribed forms and formats
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies requirements for contracts for sale of land and formal requirements for deeds
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Outlines tax implications and requirements for property transfers
Housing Act 2004: Sets out property condition requirements and health and safety standards for residential properties
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Provides protection measures for residential property buyers
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012: Mandates energy performance certificate requirements for property transactions
HM Land Registry Requirements: Official guidelines and practice guides for property registration and transfer
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Professional standards and procedures for property conveyancing
Money Laundering Regulations: Requirements for identity verification and financial compliance in property transactions
Local Authority Search Requirements: Mandatory local authority searches and checks required for property transactions
