Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law in England and Wales, including requirements for land contracts and conveyancing
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land ownership and interests in England and Wales
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests and sets out rights and obligations in consumer transactions, including property sales
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and requires disclosure of material information in property sales
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: Though repealed, its principles remain relevant regarding accurate property descriptions and preventing misrepresentation
Housing Act 2004: Sets standards for housing conditions and includes regulations affecting property sales
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requires Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for properties being sold
Home Information Pack Regulations 2007: Although no longer mandatory, provides guidance on property information disclosure
Contract Law Act 1999: General contract law principles applicable to property sale agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and protects against unreasonable contract conditions
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false or misleading statements made during property transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for identity verification and anti-money laundering checks in property transactions
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Governs the handling and protection of personal data in property transactions
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
