Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation defining basic principles of land law, requirements for legal transfers, and formalities for contracts involving land.
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs requirements for registration of title, priority rules, and electronic conveyancing provisions.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies requirements for contracts to be in writing and formal requirements for validity, particularly Section 2.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Covers tax implications of land purchases and associated reporting requirements.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Addresses environmental liabilities and contaminated land provisions that may affect land transactions.
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Deals with planning permission considerations and development restrictions on land.
Housing Act 2004: Relevant for residential property transactions, covering housing standards and requirements.
Local Government Finance Act 1992: Covers council tax implications and local authority charges related to property.
Trustee Act 2000: Relevant when trustees are involved in land transactions, governing their powers and duties.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Specifies due diligence requirements and identity verification procedures for property transactions.
