Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land ownership and transfer in England and Wales. Sets out requirements for contracts relating to land and defines legal estates and interests in land.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Establishes formal requirements for validity of property contracts, particularly Section 2 which requires contracts to be in writing and meet specific formalities.
Land Registration Act 2002: Outlines requirements for property registration and handling of registered and unregistered land in England and Wales.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when one party is acting as a consumer, ensuring fairness of contract terms and protecting consumer interests in property transactions.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Applicable when dealing with leasehold interests in property transactions, setting out rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.
Housing Act 2004: Establishes property conditions and standards, including health and safety requirements for residential properties.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requires verification of parties' identities and source of funds in property transactions to prevent money laundering.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Governs the tax implications of property purchases, including rates, thresholds, and payment requirements.
