Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation and operation if the JV is structured as a company
Partnership Act 1890: Fundamental legislation governing traditional partnerships if the JV is structured as a partnership
Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing real property law in England and Wales
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land and property rights in England and Wales
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Key legislation governing planning permission and development control
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Updates to planning law including spatial planning requirements
Section 106 Agreements: Planning obligations under Town and Country Planning Act 1990 requiring developers to minimize impact on local communities
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and contaminated land
Environment Act 2021: Recent environmental legislation including biodiversity net gain requirements
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation governing building works and regulations
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Tax legislation relevant to property development and sales
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third party rights in contractual arrangements
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices
Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Legislation governing works affecting neighboring properties
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations to prevent money laundering in property transactions
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010: Regulations governing development charges for local infrastructure
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Environmental regulations protecting wildlife and habitats during development
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building works and construction standards
