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Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation establishing fundamental land law principles, legal estates and interests in land, and basic requirements for land contracts in England and Wales

Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land ownership, sets out registration requirements, priority of interests, and provisions for electronic conveyancing

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Establishes formal requirements for property contracts, particularly Section 2 which requires contracts to be in writing and contain all terms

Housing Act 2004: Sets standards for property conditions, health and safety requirements, and regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Defines basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including repair responsibilities and fitness for habitation

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: Regulates leasehold property management and introduces commonhold as an alternative to leasehold ownership

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers in property transactions, particularly relevant for residential property dealings

Estate Agents Act 1979: Regulates estate agent conduct and provides consumer protection in property transactions

Land Charges Act 1972: Governs the registration of charges and other interests affecting unregistered land

RICS Guidelines: Professional standards and guidelines set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property professionals

Money Laundering Regulations: Requirements for identity verification and due diligence in property transactions to prevent money laundering

Property Misdescriptions Regulations: Guidelines to prevent false or misleading property descriptions in marketing and sales

Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Mandatory energy efficiency assessments and certificates required for property sales and lettings