Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property transactions, including requirements for contracts relating to land and legal formalities for property transfer
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains Section 2 which mandates requirements for contracts to be in writing and sets formal requirements for validity of property contracts
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs requirements for registered land, legal title and proof of ownership, and registration requirements with HM Land Registry
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Sets obligations to disclose material information and prevents misleading omissions or practices in property transactions
Housing Act 2004: Establishes property conditions and standards, including the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates requirement for Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and disclosure obligations regarding energy efficiency
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes identity verification requirements and due diligence obligations in property transactions
Finance Act 2003: Contains Stamp Duty Land Tax legislation including reporting requirements and tax obligations for property transactions
Common Law Principles: Established case law and legal principles regarding property contracts and transactions
Local Planning Regulations: Regional and local planning requirements and restrictions affecting property sales
Building Regulations: Compliance requirements for building standards and safety in property transactions
Listed Buildings Legislation: Special requirements and restrictions for sale of historically significant or listed properties
Leasehold Reform Legislation: Specific requirements and regulations governing the sale of leasehold properties
