Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, dealing with legal estates, interests in land, and conveyancing procedures
Housing Act 1984: Legislation covering various aspects of housing law including construction standards and tenant rights
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in relation to goods and services, including new-build properties
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation governing building works and construction standards in England and Wales
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for construction work, ensuring buildings meet health, safety, welfare, and sustainability standards
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations managing health, safety and welfare in construction projects
Building Safety Act 2022: Recent legislation implementing new safety standards and regulatory regime for buildings, particularly in response to the Grenfell Tower disaster
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair practices, misleading marketing, and aggressive sales tactics in property transactions
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules governing contracts between traders and consumers, including information requirements and cancellation rights
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land ownership and interests in England and Wales
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Principal act governing land development and planning permission requirements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation covering environmental considerations in construction and development
New Homes Quality Code: Industry code of practice setting standards for new home construction and customer service
NHBC Buildmark: Standard warranty and insurance product for new homes, protecting buyers from construction defects
Consumer Code for Home Builders: Industry code providing protection and rights for purchasers of new homes
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring due diligence checks and procedures in property transactions to prevent money laundering
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for warranty provisions
Estate Agents Act 1979: Legislation regulating estate agents' conduct and duties in property transactions
