Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, defining fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including conditions and warranties.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs real property transactions and interests in land in England and Wales.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key legislation particularly Section 2 which sets out the formalities required for contracts involving the sale of land.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern consumer protection legislation that sets out consumer rights, quality standards, and regulates unfair terms in consumer contracts.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false or misleading statements made during contract negotiations, providing remedies for misrepresentation.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, setting limits on how parties can restrict their liabilities.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal recognition of electronic signatures and electronic communications in contract formation.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, relevant when personal data is processed as part of the contract.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Tax regulations governing property transactions, specifying when and how much tax must be paid on property purchases.
