Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation defining property rights, requirements for legal estates, and rules for land contracts in England and Wales
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of property interests, rules regarding title and ownership, and provisions for electronic conveyancing
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out landlord's obligations for property maintenance, requirements for property fitness, and service charge regulations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Covers fairness of contract terms and consumer protection provisions, particularly relevant for residential property transactions
Housing Act 1988: Regulates residential tenancies, including types of tenancy agreements and notice requirements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: Regulates leasehold property ownership and management, including service charges and right to manage
Finance Act: Annual legislation that may affect tax implications of property transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax regulations: Tax regulations governing property purchases and transfers above certain thresholds
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for identity verification and financial checks in property transactions to prevent money laundering
