Estate Agents Act 1979: Primary legislation governing estate agency work in the UK, setting out the basic requirements for estate agents and their obligations to clients
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in the UK, including requirements for transparency in fees and services provided by estate agents
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices and requiring estate agents to provide accurate information to consumers
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Legislation preventing misleading advertising and marketing practices in business-to-business transactions
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and processed in estate agency agreements
Housing Act 2004: Legislation covering various aspects of housing law, including requirements for property conditions and safety standards
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation in England and Wales, governing basic principles of property ownership and transfer
Property Ombudsman Code of Practice: Industry-specific guidelines setting professional standards for estate agents and providing consumer protection
RICS Professional Standards: Professional standards set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for regulated property professionals
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for exclusivity clauses and liability limitations
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation, including property descriptions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring estate agents to conduct due diligence on clients and report suspicious transactions to prevent money laundering
