Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property ownership and transfer in England and Wales, including fundamental rules about property interests and land transfer requirements
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation covering requirements for registration of property interests and determining priority of interests in land
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Key planning legislation that controls land development and use, including requirements for planning permission
Building Act 1984: Legislation governing building works and regulations, including safety standards and building control procedures
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management, contaminated land, and statutory nuisances
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, crucial for construction and development projects
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations governing health, safety and welfare in construction projects
Party Wall Act 1996: Legislation governing works affecting neighboring properties and party wall agreements
Companies Act 2006: Corporate law framework relevant when parties to the development are corporate entities
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing partnership arrangements, relevant for joint development structures
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000: Framework for LLP structures which might be used in joint development projects
Finance Act (Stamp Duty Land Tax provisions): Tax legislation governing property transactions and land tax obligations
Value Added Tax Act 1994: VAT implications for property development and construction works
Local Government Planning and Land Act 1980: Legislation governing local authority powers and requirements in relation to land development
Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017: Environmental protection requirements affecting development in protected areas or involving protected species
