Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales, particularly sections concerning land registration and property rights
Land Registration Act 2002: Key legislation dealing with title registration and gaps in title, essential for understanding the context of gap indemnity
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing claims, relevant for determining the limitation period for indemnity claims
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may acquire rights under contracts, including indemnity agreements
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Indemnity Principles: Common law rules regarding the construction of indemnities, including scope and extent of coverage
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if the indemnity provider is a regulated entity
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if one party to the agreement is a consumer rather than a business
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations that may apply to parties involved in the agreement
Land Registry Requirements: Practical requirements and guidelines set by the Land Registry for property transactions and registration
Law Society Guidelines: Professional guidance from the Law Society regarding property transactions and indemnity agreements
