Bills of Sale Act 1878: Primary legislation governing the creation and registration of bills of sale, establishing fundamental requirements for validity
Bills of Sale Amendment Act 1882: Supplementary legislation to the 1878 Act, providing additional requirements and clarifications for bills of sale registration and execution
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Defines fundamental rights and obligations in asset sales, including implied terms about title, quality, fitness for purpose, and transfer of ownership
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering situations where services are included alongside the asset purchase, defining service quality standards
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection and rights for consumers in business-to-consumer transactions, including asset purchases
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs statements and representations made during sale negotiations, providing remedies for false statements
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation aimed at preventing and addressing fraudulent transactions and misrepresentations in sales
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation relevant for transactions involving property rights and interests
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit arrangements and financing aspects of purchases, relevant if the asset purchase involves financing
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes requirements for anti-money laundering compliance in significant asset transactions
