Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation establishing fundamental land law principles, requirements for land transfers, and defining legal estates and interests in land in England and Wales
Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration, including requirements for registration, priority of interests, and provisions for electronic conveyancing
Trustee Act 2000: Legislation governing properties held in trust, defining trustee powers and duties in relation to property management
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains crucial Section 2 requirements for contracts to be in writing and establishes formal validity requirements for property transfers
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed procedural requirements for land registration, including prescribed forms and documentation requirements
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Governs tax implications and reporting requirements for property transfers in England and Wales
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out due diligence and identity verification requirements for property transactions to prevent money laundering
Housing Act 2004: Establishes requirements for property conditions and health and safety standards in residential properties
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Addresses environmental considerations and contaminated land provisions affecting property transfers
Planning and Building Regulations: Local authority requirements and usage restrictions affecting property development and transfers
