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Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property ownership and rights in England and Wales. Defines and regulates legal and beneficial interests in property.

Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA): Regulates property ownership disputes between cohabitants and defines the rights of beneficiaries and trustees in land ownership matters.

Family Law Act 1996: Relevant legislation for occupation rights and home rights provisions in property matters.

Civil Partnership Act 2004: Important consideration to ensure the agreement doesn't inadvertently create rights similar to civil partnership status.

Constructive Trusts: Common law principle where courts recognize beneficial interest in property based on parties' conduct and intentions.

Resulting Trusts: Common law principle where beneficial interest in property returns to the original owner or is assumed based on financial contribution.

Proprietary Estoppel: Common law doctrine protecting parties who rely on promises about property rights to their detriment.

Contract Law Principles: Fundamental principles including capacity to contract, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.

Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land and property rights in England and Wales.

Human Rights Act 1998: Relevant for Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 1 of Protocol 1 (protection of property).