Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing fundamental land law principles, requirements for legal estates, and formalities for land transfers in England and Wales
Land Registration Act 2002: Key legislation covering requirements for land registration, priority rules, and electronic conveyancing provisions
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation specifying contract formalities, requirements for written contracts, and signature requirements for land transactions
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed procedural requirements, registration forms and processes for land registration
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, particularly relevant for leasehold properties
Housing Act 2004: Legislation covering property standards and health and safety requirements for residential properties
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, including land contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable when one party to the land contract is a consumer
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulatory requirements for preventing money laundering in property transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Regulations: Tax regulations governing the payment of stamp duty on land transactions
Local Planning Laws: Regional and local planning regulations affecting property use, development, and restrictions
