Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales, particularly important for legal estates, mortgages, and formal requirements for deeds
Land Registration Act 2002: Key legislation covering the registration of mortgages, priority rules, and electronic conveyancing provisions in England and Wales
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Establishes the regulatory framework for mortgage lending and includes crucial consumer protection provisions
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing consumer protection in credit agreements and disclosure requirements
Land Registration Rules 2003: Secondary legislation detailing formal requirements for registrable dispositions
Mortgage Credit Directive Order 2015: EU-derived regulations implementing mortgage credit rules in UK law
FSMA 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001: Secondary legislation defining regulated mortgage activities and their scope
FCA Mortgage Conduct of Business Rules: Regulatory requirements and guidelines for mortgage lenders issued by the Financial Conduct Authority
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation providing protection against unfair terms in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern legislation ensuring fair terms in consumer contracts and providing consumer protection
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Best practice guidelines for conveyancing processes issued by the Law Society of England and Wales
