Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing property ownership, land contracts, and legal estates/interests in land. Establishes fundamental rules for property transactions and ownership structures.
Land Registration Act 2002: Covers requirements for title registration, priority of interests, and electronic conveyancing provisions. Essential for ensuring proper registration and transfer of property rights.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out formal requirements for valid property contracts, including Section 2 which requires contracts to be in writing and contain all terms agreed.
Housing Act 2004: Establishes property standards and conditions, including the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) for residential properties.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulates disclosure requirements and prohibits misleading omissions or actions in property transactions, protecting consumer interests.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Mandates due diligence requirements and identity verification procedures in property transactions to prevent money laundering.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Governs tax implications and payment requirements for property purchases, including rates and submission procedures.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Addresses environmental considerations and contaminated land provisions that may affect property transactions.
Land Registration Rules 2003: Provides detailed procedures and requirements for land registration and related matters under the Land Registration Act 2002.
The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Provides best practice guidelines for residential conveyancing transactions, widely adopted by legal professionals.
RICS Guidelines: Professional standards and guidance issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property transactions and valuations.
