Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales, covering legal estates, mortgages, beneficial interests, and requirements for deed execution
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation covering requirements for registration of interests in land, priority of interests, and requirements for electronic registration
Trustee Act 2000: Governs trustee duties and powers, including investment obligations and responsibilities
Land Registration Rules 2003: Details procedural requirements for registration and form requirements for land registration
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Covers mortgage regulation requirements and consumer protection provisions in financial services
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Governs the operation of trusts of land and the appointment and removal of trustees
Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009: Regulates the duration of trusts and accumulation of income within trusts
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Relevant for residential mortgages, providing consumer protection in credit agreements
Mortgage Credit Directive Order 2015: Implements EU regulations on residential mortgage lending in UK law
FCA Mortgage Conduct of Business Rules (MCOB): Regulatory guidelines governing mortgage business conduct and consumer protection
HM Land Registry Practice Guides: Official guidance documents for land registration practices and procedures
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Standard procedures and best practices for property transactions established by the Law Society
