Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that defines legal estates in land, sets out requirements for land contracts, and establishes basic property rights
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains Section 2 which mandates that contracts must be in writing and sets out formal requirements for contract validity
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration requirements for property, title information, and establishes the priority of interests in land
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Sets out disclosure obligations, prohibits misleading omissions, and establishes consumer protection requirements in property transactions
Estate Agents Act 1979: Defines duties of estate agents, disclosure requirements, and professional obligations in property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Establishes requirements for property conditions and health and safety standards in residential properties
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Relevant if property is currently tenanted - covers tenant rights and notice requirements
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes identity verification requirements and due diligence obligations in property transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness of contract terms and transparency requirements in consumer transactions
Defective Premises Act 1972: Covers property condition warranties and establishes liability for defects in properties
