Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law established through case law in England and Wales, covering formation, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and remedies
Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation governing property law in England and Wales, essential for any property-related aspects of the purchase agreement
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains crucial provisions about formalities for contracts, particularly Section 2 regarding contracts for sale of land
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, defining rights, duties and remedies for both buyers and sellers
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents in their relations with principals, implementing EU Directive 86/653/EEC
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation, applying when one party is acting as a consumer rather than a business
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations protecting consumers in distance selling and off-premises contracts, including cancellation rights
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, particularly important in business-to-consumer contracts
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation regulating financial services and markets in the UK, relevant if the agreement involves financial products or services
Financial Services Act 2012: Updates and amends the regulatory framework for financial services, including the establishment of new regulatory bodies
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing different types of legal claims, important for enforcement provisions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs when third parties can enforce terms of a contract made between other parties
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation, including damages and rescission
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Incorporates directly applicable EU law into UK law post-Brexit, relevant for understanding retained EU regulations
