Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that defines basic principles of property law, sets out requirements for land contracts, and establishes rules for legal and equitable interests in property
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land ownership in England and Wales, including requirements for registration of property, rules regarding title transfers, and priority of interests in land
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies when selling party is a business/developer, establishing fair terms requirements and transparency obligations in property transactions
Housing Act 1985: Sets out basic housing standards and defines fundamental rights and obligations related to residential property
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for identity verification and source of funds declarations in property transactions
Land Registry Requirements: Specifies prescribed forms and registration procedures required by the Land Registry for property transactions
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: Specific legislation governing leasehold properties and commonhold ownership arrangements
Planning and Building Regulations: Ensures compliance with planning permission and building regulation approval requirements for residential properties
Energy Performance Certificate Regulations: Mandates the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) in property transactions
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Requires accurate property descriptions and proper disclosure of information in property transactions
