Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing land law principles, requirements for land contracts, and legal estates and interests in land. Sets out fundamental requirements for property transactions.
Land Registration Act 2002: Covers registration requirements, priority of interests, and electronic conveyancing provisions. Essential for ensuring proper registration and protection of property rights.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable when one party is acting as a consumer. Contains provisions about unfair terms and transparency requirements in contracts.
Housing Act 1985: Establishes property standards and statutory requirements for residential properties. Includes subsequent amendments affecting housing regulations.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third-party rights are handled in contracts, including property transactions.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out verification requirements and due diligence obligations for property transactions to prevent money laundering.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Determines tax implications and payment requirements for property purchases above certain thresholds.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects against misleading practices and sets out information requirements in property transactions.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Contains provisions relating to mortgages and financial aspects of property transactions.
