Estate Agents Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the conduct of estate agents and property consultants in the UK, including disclosure requirements and professional standards
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair practices, misleading actions or omissions in property transactions and consultancy
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Legislation protecting businesses from misleading marketing practices in B2B relationships within the property sector
Services (Provision of Services) Regulations 2009: Regulations governing the provision of services, including requirements for transparency and professional information disclosure
RICS Professional Standards: Professional standards and guidance set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property professionals
Property Ombudsman Code of Practice: Industry code of practice setting standards for property professionals and providing consumer protection
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly regarding limitation of liability clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Law governing consumer contracts, including requirements for fair terms and transparency in service provision
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring due diligence and prevention of money laundering in property transactions
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Law dealing with money laundering and proceeds of crime, including obligations for reporting suspicious transactions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation relevant when providing financial advice related to property transactions
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Law governing safety requirements during property inspections and site visits
