Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational property law that defines legal estates and interests in land, sets out requirements for land contracts, and establishes rules for conveying property
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land titles in England and Wales, including requirements for registration, priority of interests, and electronic conveyancing provisions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in property transactions, ensuring fairness of contract terms and transparency requirements when selling to individuals rather than businesses
Housing Act 1985: Establishes right to buy provisions, housing standards, and other statutory requirements for residential properties
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out requirements for property conditions and service charge provisions where applicable
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Imposes duty to disclose material information and prohibits misleading practices in property sales
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for identity verification and due diligence obligations in property transactions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third party rights are handled in property contracts
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: Though repealed, its principles remain relevant regarding accuracy in property descriptions
Stamp Duty Land Tax legislation: Covers tax implications and requirements for property sales in England and Wales
