Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property transactions in England and Wales, setting out fundamental rules about property transactions and requirements for contracts relating to land
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in property transactions, particularly relevant if the buyer is a consumer rather than a business, and governing fairness of contract terms
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how contingencies might affect third party rights in property contracts
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting buyers against misleading practices and setting disclosure requirements in property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Legislation setting property condition requirements and health and safety considerations for residential properties
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing requirements for registering property interests and impact on contingencies relating to title
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles covering offer and acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations in property contracts
Doctrine of Notice: Legal principle governing actual, constructive, and implied notice in property transactions
Equitable Principles: Legal principles covering specific performance and relief against forfeiture in property contracts
Law Society Protocol: Professional guidelines for residential property transactions established by the Law Society of England and Wales
Standard Conditions of Sale (5th Edition): Standard terms used in residential property contracts in England and Wales
RICS Guidelines: Professional standards and guidelines established by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations: Regulations requiring due diligence and verification procedures in property transactions to prevent money laundering
