Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing fundamental property law principles, legal estates and interests in land, and requirements for property transfers in England and Wales
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation specifying formal requirements for property contracts, including Section 2 which requires contracts to be in writing
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls development of land, including planning permission requirements, development control and enforcement provisions
Building Act 1984: Establishes building regulations, safety standards and construction requirements for property development
Housing Act 2004: Sets out property standards and health and safety requirements for residential properties
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when contracting parties are companies, governing corporate responsibilities and powers
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land and property interests in England and Wales
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations governing health, safety and welfare in construction projects
Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Legislation governing works affecting party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighboring buildings
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Controls environmental impacts of development including waste management and pollution
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation relevant to property development, including VAT charges on construction services
Finance Acts: Various acts governing taxation aspects of property development and transactions
Capital Gains Tax Regulations: Tax provisions affecting profit from property development and disposal
Stamp Duty Land Tax Provisions: Tax regulations governing property transactions and land acquisitions
