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Estate Agents Act 1979: Primary legislation governing estate agency work in the UK, setting out basic requirements for estate agents including disclosure of interests and handling of client money

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation that consolidates consumer protection law, including requirements for transparency and fairness in consumer contracts

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices, requiring estate agents to provide accurate information and prohibiting misleading omissions

Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Controls misleading advertisements and sets requirements for comparative advertising in business-to-business marketing

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing how personal data must be handled, stored, and processed, including client information and property details

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for customer due diligence and anti-money laundering procedures in property transactions

Housing Act 2004: Legislation covering various aspects of housing law, including standards for residential properties and management requirements

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: Although repealed, its principles remain relevant regarding accurate property descriptions and avoiding misrepresentation

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability for breach of contract can be excluded

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including the requirement for reasonable care and skill

RICS Professional Standards: Professional standards and guidelines set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for regulated agents

Property Ombudsman Code of Practice: Detailed code of practice setting out standards for estate agents, including complaint handling and professional conduct

NAEA Guidelines: Professional guidelines set by the National Association of Estate Agents for best practice in estate agency

Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring equal treatment in the provision of services and employment

Client Money Protection Requirements: Mandatory scheme membership requirements to protect client money held by estate agents