Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land ownership and transactions in England and Wales. Sets out fundamental requirements for legal transfers and defines estates in land.
Land Registration Act 2002: Establishes requirements for property registration, rules about title guarantees, and determines priority of interests in land.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable when selling to private individuals, establishing fair terms requirements and transparency obligations in property transactions.
Housing Act 1984 & 2004: Sets standards for property conditions, health and safety requirements, and minimum housing standards.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights in contracts, including property sale agreements.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Addresses false statements during sale process and provides remedies for misrepresentation in property transactions.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: Ensures accuracy in property descriptions and prevents false advertising in property sales.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for identity verification and source of funds checks in property transactions.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Covers tax implications of property sales and associated filing requirements with HMRC.
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements and energy efficiency disclosures for property sales.
