Estate Agents Act 1979: May apply if the broker's activities involve real estate transactions or fall within the scope of estate agency work. Regulates conduct and disclosure requirements.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Crucial if the broker's activities involve regulated financial services. Sets out regulatory framework for financial activities and requirements for authorization.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the broker deals with consumers. Ensures fair treatment and transparency in business-to-consumer contracts.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling and protection of personal data in business operations. Essential for data privacy compliance.
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-bribery and corruption requirements. Important for ensuring ethical business practices and proper disclosure.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for due diligence and prevention of money laundering in business transactions.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Important for defining scope of contractual rights.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false statements made during contract formation. Critical for disclosure obligations.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in business contracts and limits ability to exclude certain liabilities.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law and prevents anti-competitive practices in business arrangements.
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for corporate disclosure requirements and duties when dealing with company transactions.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims. Important for defining limitation periods in the agreement.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable if activities fall within regulated financial services.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
