Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing basic property law principles, requirements for land contracts, and legal estates and interests in land
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation covering rules regarding registration of property interests and requirements for documenting changes in property interests
Consumer Rights Act 2015: General contract law legislation applicable when one party is a consumer, ensuring fair terms and consumer protection
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair practices in property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for handling deposits and due diligence obligations in property transactions
Estate Agents Act 1979: Legislation governing estate agents' conduct and obligations in property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Legislation covering relevant housing standards and requirements for property transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Tax regulations governing the implications of deposits and property transactions
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Professional guidelines for conducting property transactions set by the Law Society
Standard Conditions of Sale (5th Edition): Standard terms and conditions commonly used in property sales in England and Wales
