Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation defining legal estates and interests in land, requirements for land contracts, and rules for property transfers
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs requirements for title registration, priority rules, and electronic conveyancing provisions
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out formal requirements for contract validity including Section 2 requiring contracts to be in writing
Housing Act 1988: Regulates tenant rights and notice requirements, relevant when property has existing tenancies
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair practices in property transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when dealing with estate agents and consumer protection in property sales
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Mandates identity verification and source of funds checks in property transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Regulations: Governs property purchase taxation, including rates, thresholds, and first-time buyer relief
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Main planning legislation affecting property development and use
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Covers environmental considerations and protections relevant to property ownership
Flood and Water Management Act 2010: Addresses flood risk and water management issues affecting properties
Building Safety Act 2022: Establishes requirements for building safety, particularly for high-rise buildings, including safety certificates
