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Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that defines legal estates in land, sets out requirements for land contracts, and establishes rules for property transfers in England and Wales

Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land ownership, sets requirements for title registration, establishes rules about priority of interests, and provides framework for electronic conveyancing

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in property transactions, particularly relevant if the buyer is purchasing for residential purposes

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false or misleading statements made during property transactions

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts, limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded or restricted

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Relevant for leasehold properties, setting out rights and obligations between landlords and tenants

Housing Act 2004: Establishes the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and sets requirements for property conditions

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requires identity verification and source of funds checks in property transactions to prevent money laundering

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Imposes disclosure obligations and prevents misleading practices in property sales

Estate Agents Act 1979: Regulates estate agent conduct and sets out disclosure requirements in property transactions

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Regulations: Governs the tax obligations arising from property purchases and transfers

Planning and Building Regulations: Local and national regulations controlling property development, modifications, and ensuring building safety standards

Energy Performance Certificate Regulations: Requires provision of energy efficiency information for properties being sold or rented

Local Authority Search Requirements: Mandates searches to reveal information about the property held by local authorities, including planning permissions and restrictions