Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land ownership and interests in property. Defines legal estates and interests, and sets out requirements for property transfers.
Land Registration Act 2002: Establishes requirements for registration of property ownership, priority of interests in registered land, and electronic conveyancing provisions.
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Regulates co-ownership of property, defines rights and duties of trustees, and establishes court powers regarding trust property.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Covers consumer protection aspects including fairness of contract terms and transparency requirements when any party is acting as a consumer.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when the agreement involves financial services or products, providing regulatory framework for financial activities.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out requirements for identity verification and due diligence procedures in property transactions.
Stamp Duty Land Tax legislation: Covers tax implications of property purchase and partnership considerations in property transactions.
Housing Act 2004: Establishes property standards and health and safety requirements for residential properties.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations covering financial conduct requirements and consumer protection measures where applicable.
Land Registry Requirements: Specific registration procedures and form requirements for property registration and transfer.
