Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation that defines legal estates and interests in land, sets out requirements for land contracts, and establishes fundamental rules for transferring property
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land titles, sets out legal formalities for land transfer, and contains provisions about notices and restrictions on land
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies that contracts for sale of land must be in writing and sets out formal requirements for validity of land contracts
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Regulates land development through planning permissions, restrictions, and building regulations compliance requirements
Land Charges Act 1972: Deals with the registration of charges against unregistered land and related matters
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, including land contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers in contracts, relevant when selling land to individual buyers rather than businesses
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out due diligence requirements and anti-money laundering procedures in property transactions
Local Planning Regulations: Specific local authority rules and restrictions affecting land use and development
Environmental Protection Legislation: Various laws protecting the environment that may affect land use and transfer
Heritage Protection Laws: Legislation protecting historically significant properties and areas, affecting their use and modification
Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Tax regulations governing the payment of stamp duty on land transactions
