Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, establishing basic principles of property ownership and transactions
Estate Agents Act 1979: Regulates the conduct of estate agents and property professionals, including disclosure requirements and professional obligations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and establishes clear rules for businesses, including transparency in services and fairness in contract terms
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Governs contracts between traders and consumers, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements GDPR requirements in UK law, governing how personal data must be handled and protected
RICS Professional Standards: Professional guidelines and standards set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property professionals
Property Ombudsman Code of Practice: Sets out the standards expected of property agents and provides consumer protection guidelines
Estate Agents Information Regulations 1991: Specifies what information estate agents must provide to clients and how it should be presented
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for due diligence and preventing money laundering in property transactions
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Criminal law provisions related to handling proceeds of crime, including property transactions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, relevant if financial advice is provided in property transactions
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Governs the relationship between landlords and tenants in commercial property leases
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation for residential tenancies, establishing different types of tenancy agreements
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in property transactions and ensures equal treatment of all parties
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false or misleading statements made during contract negotiations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts how businesses can avoid liability in standard contracts and what terms can be considered unfair
