Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing land ownership and transfers in England and Wales, setting out fundamental requirements for contracts relating to land and property transactions
Land Registration Act 2002: Establishes requirements for property registration and legal formalities necessary for property transfers in England and Wales
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fair terms in consumer contracts, mandates transparency requirements, and provides essential consumer protection provisions for property transactions
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Determines the legal status of electronic signatures and establishes the validity of electronic contracts in property transactions
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Specifies online contract requirements, information disclosure obligations, and cancellation rights for consumer contracts including property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out identity verification requirements and due diligence procedures necessary for property transactions to prevent money laundering
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Establishes requirements for personal data handling and privacy protection in property transactions and related documentation
Estate Agents Act 1979: Outlines requirements for estate agents and property information disclosure obligations in property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Defines property condition requirements and health and safety standards that must be met in residential property transactions
