Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing property law in England and Wales, covering requirements for deeds, land ownership and transfer requirements, and legal estates in land
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation dealing with registration requirements for land and property, priority of interests, and proof of title
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out requirements for contracts for sale of land (Section 2) and formal execution requirements for deeds
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Governs tax implications of property transfers and associated reporting requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights in property transactions where applicable
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Regulates relationships between landlords and tenants, relevant if the property involves tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Provides framework for housing standards and regulations in property transactions
Land Charges Act 1972: Governs the registration of certain land charges and other rights affecting land
Common Law - Contract Formation: Legal principles governing how valid contracts are formed and enforced
Common Law - Consideration: Principle requiring exchange of value between parties in a contract
Common Law - Capacity: Legal principles determining parties' ability to enter into binding contracts
Common Law - Misrepresentation: Legal principles protecting against false statements or representations in property transactions
Common Law - Doctrine of Notice: Principles governing awareness and implications of existing rights or interests in property
