Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law in England and Wales, establishing basic principles of property ownership and transfer
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land ownership and establishes the framework for recording property rights in England and Wales
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: Regulates commonhold and leasehold properties, including management arrangements and leaseholder rights
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects buyers from unfair practices and ensures transparency in property transactions
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including service charge regulations and property maintenance requirements
Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993: Provides leaseholders with rights to extend their lease or collectively purchase the freehold
Housing Act 2004: Introduces housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) and regulations for multiple occupancy buildings
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for identity verification and financial checks in property transactions to prevent money laundering
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Establishes consumer rights and protections applicable to property transactions
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed procedures for land registration and property transfers
Service Charge Provisions: Regulations governing service charges in residential buildings, including transparency and reasonableness requirements
Ground Rent Regulations: Recent reforms limiting ground rent charges on new residential leases
Management Company Requirements: Rules governing the operation and obligations of property management companies in residential buildings
Common Parts Rights: Regulations regarding shared areas and facilities in residential buildings, including access and maintenance obligations
Building Safety Regulations: Post-Grenfell safety requirements including fire safety measures and building material standards
EWS1 Requirements: External Wall System assessment requirements for buildings over 18 meters in height
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT): Tax regulations and requirements for property purchases, including rates and filing procedures
