Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law in England and Wales, establishing basic principles of property ownership and transfer
Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration, governing how property rights are recorded and protected at HM Land Registry
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed regulations implementing the Land Registration Act 2002, specifying procedures for registration and documentation requirements
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains crucial Section 2 requiring property contracts to be in writing and contain all terms in a single document
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Governs how land is held in trust and the powers/duties of trustees in land transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers in property transactions when one party is acting as a consumer rather than a business
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for property contracts affecting others' rights
Housing Act 1988: Relevant for residential property transactions, particularly regarding tenancy rights and obligations
Finance Act 2003: Contains provisions regarding Stamp Duty Land Tax obligations in property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out requirements for identity verification and financial checks in property transactions to prevent money laundering
HM Land Registry Requirements: Specific requirements and practices for registering property transactions and maintaining accurate property records
Council of Mortgage Lenders Requirements: Standards and requirements set by mortgage lenders that may affect property transactions involving mortgages
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Professional standards and procedures recommended by the Law Society for property transactions
