Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing the transfer of land and property in England and Wales. Sets out the legal requirements and frameworks for property transactions.
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation dealing with the registration of land titles and establishing requirements for documenting property transfers in the land registry system.
Bills of Sale Acts 1878 and 1882: Historical legislation that provides the fundamental framework for bills of sale, setting out formal requirements for their validity, though primarily focused on personal property.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Legislation governing tax implications of property transfers and associated reporting requirements to HMRC.
Land Registration Rules 2003: Detailed procedural requirements and regulations for the registration of land and property transactions.
Consumer Protection Regulations: Regulations protecting consumer interests in residential property transactions, including disclosure requirements and fair trading practices.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Legal requirements for identity verification and source of funds documentation in property transactions to prevent money laundering.
Housing Act 2004: Legislation setting out property condition requirements and health and safety considerations for residential properties.
